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== Stearic Acid == ...is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. It is a waxy solid and is often used in the production of detergents, soaps, and cosmetics such as sh

...le fats and oils. It is a triglyceride derived from three units of stearic acid. The term "stearin" is derived from the Greek word "stear", which means tallow or fat. It was firs

...s. It is a type of [[triglyceride]] that is liquid at room temperature and is the primary component of [[olive oil]]. The term "Olein" is derived from the Latin word "oleum" which means oil. It was first used in t

== Caproic Acid == ...sub>12</sub>O₂. It is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and similar to various animal fats.

== Saturated fatty acid == ...d fatty acids''' (IPA: /ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd ˈfæti ˈæsɪd/), are a type of [[fatty acid]] in which all the carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain are connected by s

...hains, which can be either saturated or unsaturated. The term "fatty acid" is derived from the Latin ''fattus'', meaning "fat", and the Greek ''acidus'', ...und in fats and oils. The "acid" part of the name refers to the carboxylic acid group (-COOH) that characterizes these molecules.

...fatty acids''' (IPA: /ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd ˈfæti ˈæsɪdz/), are a type of [[fatty acid]] in which all the carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain are connected by s ...of a [[carboxylic acid]] group attached to a long hydrocarbon chain, which is typically rich in fat.

...s a carboxylate of [[calcium]], classified as a type of [[fatty acid]]. It is a component found in many types of food and industrial products. Calcium stearate is pronounced as ''kal-see-um steer-ate''.

...soften'. This is a reflection of the primary function of emollients, which is to soften and smooth the skin. ...Examples include [[isopropyl palmitate]], [[cetyl alcohol]], and [[stearic acid]].