Formation of Methyl Stearate

Methyl stearate was formed to be used as an emulsifier for the cream. Stearic acid, methanol, and sulfuric acid were mixed and heated for 1 hour. The mixture was filtered and then washed three times with ice water and one time with acetone. A sample of Methyl stearate was placed in a test tube and ethyl acetate with 5% acetic acid was added which caused the methyl stearate to dissolve hence the methyl stearate is soluble. -Hadeel Darweesh 5/27/2019