A fatty acid ester obtained by condensation of the carboxy group of stearic acid with the hydroxy group of any alcohol or phenol.
ChEBI ID: 75925
| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|---|---|
| ethyl stearate | An octadecanoate ester obtained by formal condensation between the carboxy group of octadecanoic (stearic) acid and the hydroxy group of ethanol. | ethyl octadecanoate |
| polyethylene glycol monostearate | An octadecanoate ester obtained by formal condensation between the carboxy group of octadecanoic (stearic) acid and one of the hydroxy groups of ethylene glycol. It is an ingredient in many personal care products and cosmetics. | 2-hydroxyethyl octadecanoate |
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (7.41) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (3.70) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 8 (29.63) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 10 (37.04) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 6 (22.22) | 2.80 |
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 0 (0.00%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 31 (100.00%) | 84.16% |