Synonyms
Magnesium octadecanoate
Magnesium distearate
Dibasic magnesium stearate
Description
Stearates are mainly prepared by the reaction of stearic acid with the corresponding salts.
Used as lubricant for tablets and capsules in pharmaceutical preparations, the concentration used is 0.25%-5.0%(w/w).
Molecular Formula
Mg[CH3(CH2)16COO]2
Molecular Weight
591.2 g/mol
Appearance
White, easy and non-abrasive feeling of white fine powder, in contact with the skin has a slippery feel
Melting Point
88.5 ℃ (pure)