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Stearic acid-9,10-d₂ is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of stearic acid by GC- or LC-MS. Stearic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a major component of cocoa butter and has also been found in beef fat and vegetable oils.^1,2,3 Unlike many long-chain saturated fatty acids, dietary stearic acid does not induce hypercholesterolemia or raise LDL-cholesterol.⁴

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