The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Stearoptene \Ste`a*rop"tene\ (-r[o^]p"t[=e]n), n. [Stearic +
-optene as in elaeoptene.] (Chem.)
The more solid ingredient of certain volatile oils; --
contrasted with elaeoptene.
[1913 Webster]