Synonym(s)
Octadecanamides; Stearamide: stearic acid amide
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Stearamide is the amide of stearic acid (octadecanamide) with the molecular formula: C18H37NO. The stearic acid amide (fatty acid amide) is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an opacifier (reduces transparency and light transmission by clouding the product), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products) and foaming agent (increases foam formation and improves volume, structure and durability of the foam).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer