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Calcium Stearate

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CAS Number

1592-23-0

Synonyms

Calcium octadecanoate
Octadecanoic acid, calcium salt
Calcium distearate

Description

Stearates are mainly prepared by the reaction of stearic acid with the corresponding salts.
Used in pharmaceutical preparations as a lubricant in tablets and capsules at a concentration not exceeding 1.0% (w/w).

Molecular Weight

607.0 g/mol

Molecular Formula

Ca［CH3(CH2)16COO］2

EINECS

216-472-8

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]

Appearance

White to yellowish-white loose powder, fine, lubricating, no sandiness

Density, g/cm3

1.12

Melting Point

179 ℃

Note

Remarks: Different models can be customized according to different content of stearic acid (C18) to meet different requirements.
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