Stearate is the anion form of stearic acid. Formula is C₁₇H₃₅COO⁻.

[edit] Examples

• Sodium stearate, Na(C₁₇H₃₅COO)
• Calcium stearate, Ca(C₁₇H₃₅COO)₂
• Magnesium stearate, Mg(C₁₇H₃₅COO)₂

[edit] See also

• Cocoa butter

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