Triethanolamine stearate

CAS: 4568-28-9

Ref. 3D-EAA56828

Product Information

• Name: Triethanolamine stearate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Triethanolamine stearate is a fatty acid ester of triethylamine and stearic acid. It is a surfactant that is used in pharmaceutical preparations, such as tablets and capsules, to aid in solubilizing the active ingredient. Triethanolamine stearate also has viscosity-enhancing properties and can be found in many nutritional supplements. This compound primarily reacts with ethylene diamine to form reaction products that are water soluble, which can aid in the dissolution of tablets and capsules. Triethanolamine stearate is also used as an emulsifier in many food products. The fatty alcohols present in this compound may cause allergic reactions in some people.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 433.7 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₄H₅₁NO₅
• Purity: Min. 95%