The technology for the preparation of palm-based dihydroxystearic
acid (DHSA) has been patented in Malaysia, Singapore and
the United States has previously summarized the derivatives
as well as the production, crystallization, characterization,
and commercial applications of DHSA. Today, DHSA is poised as a
multipurpose intermediate for the synthesis of personal care products,
such as soap, shampoo, and deodorant sticks