distearin Chem.
(daɪˈstiːərɪn)
[ad. F. distéarine (Berthelot 1854, in Ann. de Chim. et de Phys. 3rd Ser. XLI. 221), f. di-2 + stearin.]
A fat, the diglyceride of stearic acid. (Cf. stearin 1.)
| 1866 H. Watts tr. Gmelin's Hand-bk. Chem. XVII. 117 (heading) Distearin. 1873 C. H. Ralfe Outl. Physiol. Chem. 48 Stearic acid forms with glycerin 32 compounds, Monostearin, Distearin, and Tristearin. 1879 [see monostearin]. 1956 Nature 21 Jan. 146/2 These..experiments indicated that..the distearin was preferentially precipitated by urea. |