diglycol stearate

diglycol stearate

[dī′glī‚kȯl ′stir‚āt] (organic chemistry) (C17H35COOC2H4)2O A white, waxy solid with a melting point of 54-55°C; used as an emulsifying agent, suspending medium for powders in the manufacture of polishes, and thickening agent, and in pharmaceuticals.