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Magnesium Stearate
Product Name
Magnesium Stearate
Cat.No.
PE-0729
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Product Details
Molecular Formula
C36H70MgO4
Molecular Weight
591.24
Appearance
White powder with a slippery feel.
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
A white, fine, greasy powder. The magnesium salt of stearic acid.
CAS Number
557-04-0
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable; incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Solubility
Insoluble in water and ethanol; soluble in hot ethanol and oils.
Storage
Store at 4°C, dry and sealed.
Melting Point
200 °C (lit.)
Density
1.028g/cm3
Applications
Widely used as a pharmaceutical tablet lubricant, anti-caking agent, emulsifier, and release agent. Also used as a stabilizer in PVC and as a cosmetic base ingredient.
EC Number
209-150-3
MDL number
MFCD00036391
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O[Mg]OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI
1S/2C18H36O2.Mg/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h2*2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;;+2/p-2
InChI Key
DRJIJXNWSSRTTE-UHFFFAOYSA-M
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