Citric Acid, 1-Stearyl Ester
Citric Acid, 1-Stearyl Ester is a citric acid derivative with an attached stearyl chain, classified as a pin-variant compound. This substance functions as an esterification product of citric acid and stearyl alcohol, potentially used in pharmaceutical formulations as an emulsifying or stabilizing agent. Clinical usage information is limited, and this compound appears to be primarily used in research or specialized industrial applications rather than widespread clinical practice.
Citric Acid, 1-Stearyl Ester is a citric acid derivative potentially used as an emulsifier or stabilizer in pharmaceutical and industrial formulations, though specific clinical applications are not well-documented.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1435636
- Generic
- Citric Acid, 1-Stearyl Ester
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Limited information available. This compound may be used as an excipient, emulsifier, or pH modifier in pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetic formulations, or food products, though specific therapeutic indications have not been well-established.
As a stearyl ester of citric acid, this compound likely functions as an amphiphilic molecule capable of reducing surface tension between oil and water phases. The esterification modifies citric acid's properties, potentially enhancing lipid solubility and stability in various formulations.
This compound is not a widely recognized pharmaceutical agent with established safety data. Its pin-variant classification is not a standard drug category. Specific contraindications, interactions, and adverse effects have not been documented. Consultation with pharmaceutical references is recommended before use.
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