The cost-effectiveness of stearic acid

Stearic acid is a common saturated fatty acid, chemically known as "octadecanoic acid", with the molecular formula C₁₈H₃₆O₂. At room temperature, it appears as a white or pale yellow waxy solid with no distinct odor. It is soluble in organic solvents such as oils, alcohols, but insoluble in water. &...