distearyl
Distearyl is a chemical term that typically refers to esters derived from stearic acid and a diol or a similar two-hydroxyl-containing molecule. Stearic acid is a common saturated fatty acid found in animal and vegetable fats. When stearic acid is esterified with a diol, it results in a molecule with two stearoyl groups attached to the diol backbone.
The specific properties and uses of distearyl compounds depend heavily on the nature of the diol used.
In the context of polymers, distearyl compounds can sometimes refer to ester linkages formed during polymerization