Palmitic acid is the fatty acid most abundant along with stearic acid. It plays a supporting role in plant, animal and human organisms. Most of the palmitic acid is bound in triglycerides. What is palmitic acid? Palmitic acid is a very common saturated fatty acid. Saturated means that it does not contain a double bond … Palmitic Acid: Function & Diseases
Products Stearic acid is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. The name “stear” comes from the Greek and means tallow or lard, so it shows the origin of the substance. Structure and properties Stearic acid or octadecanoic acid (C18H36O2, Mr = 284.5 g/mol) is a saturated and unbranched C18 fatty acid, i.e., … Stearic Acid
Products Stearyl alcohol is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, especially in semisolid dosage forms such as creams, as well as in foams. It is also used in personal care products. Structure and properties Stearyl alcohol is a mixture of solid alcohols. The main component is octadecan-1-ol (C18H38O, Mr = 270.5 g/mol). Stearyl alcohol is … Stearyl Alcohol
Products Soybean oil is used as an excipient in medicinal products, for example, injectables, soft capsules, baths and semi-solid dosage forms. Structure and properties Refined soybean oil is a fatty oil obtained from the seeds of by extraction and subsequent purification. A suitable antioxidant may be added. Refined soybean oil exists as a clear, pale … Soybean Oil
Products Olive oil is available in grocery stores and specialty stores. The oil monographed in the pharmacopoeia is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Olive oil is a fatty oil obtained from the ripe stone fruits of the olive tree L. by cold pressing or by other suitable mechanical methods. The olive tree … Olive Oil
Products Polysorbate 60 is used as an excipient in solid, liquid and semi-solid medicines. It is also used in personal care products. Structure and properties Polysorbate 60 is a mixture of partial esters of fatty acids, mainly stearic acid, with sorbitol and its anhydrides ethoxylated with about 20 moles of ethylene oxide for each mole … Polysorbate 60
Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials
Products Chocolate is available in grocery stores and pastry stores, among other places, in numerous forms and varieties. Typical examples are chocolate bars, pralines, chocolate bars, chocolate Easter bunnies and hot chocolate drinks. Chocolate originated in Mexico (xocolatl) and made its way to Europe after the discovery of the Americas in the 16th century. Stem … Chocolate
Products Mono- and diglycerides of edible fatty acids are present in numerous processed foods as additives, for example in bread, margarine or ice cream. Structure and properties Mono- and diglycerides of edible fatty acids are a mixture of mono- and diesters of glycerol with fatty acids found in food fats and oils. Small amounts of … Mono- and Diglycerides of Edible Fatty Acids
Products Calcium stearate is found as an excipient in drugs, especially in tablets. However, the closely related magnesium stearate is much more commonly used in practice. Structure and properties Calcium stearate is a mixture of calcium salts of various fatty acids, mainly stearic acid and palmitic acid with a small proportion of other fatty acids. … Calcium Stearate
Products Refined palm oil is found in countless processed foods, including margarine, biscuits, potato chips, spreads (e.g. Nutella), ice cream and sweets. The palms are grown mainly in Malaysia and Indonesia. Annual production is in the range of over 50 million tons. No other vegetable oil is produced in greater quantities. Structure and properties Palm … Palm Oil
Products Magnesium stearate is available as a pure substance in pharmacies. It is found as an excipient in many medicines and especially in tablets. Calcium stearate is also used more rarely. Structure and properties Magnesium stearate is a hydrophobic compound of magnesium and a mixture of solid organic acids, mainly consisting of varying proportions of … Magnesium Stearate
