Magnesium Stearate#557-04-0
Magnesium Stearate#557-04-0
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Chemical Name:Magnesium Stearate
CAS No.:557-04-0
Molecular Formula:C36H70MgO4
Sample: Available
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Magnesium Stearate#557-04-0
Magnesium stearate, also called octa decanoic acid, magnesium salt, is a white substance, powder which becomes solid at room temperature. It has the chemical formula Mg(C18H35O2)2. It is a salt containing two equivalents of stearate (the anion of stearic acid) and one magnesium cation (Mg2+).
Magnesium stearate Chemical Properties |
Melting point | 200 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.028g/cm3 |
storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
solubility | alcohol: insoluble |
form | Fine Powder |
color | White |
PH | 7 (H2O) (slurry) |
Odor | wh. soft oily powd., tasteless, odorless |
Water Solubility | Insoluble |
Merck | 14,5690 |
BRN | 3919702 |
Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m3; TWA 3 mg/m3 |
Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
InChIKey | DRJIJXNWSSRTTE-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
LogP | 8.216 (est) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 557-04-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Magnesium stearate (557-04-0) |
Safety Information |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-37/39 |
WGK Germany | - |
RTECS | WI4390000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29157030 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 557-04-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg |
Product Usage
Magnesium stearate has been widely used for many decades in the food industry as an emulsifier, binder and thickener, as well as an anticaking, lubricant, release, and antifoaming agent. It is present in many food supplements, confectionery, chewing gum, herbs and spices, and baking ingredients. Magnesium stearate is also commonly used as an inactive ingredient in the production of pharmaceutical tablets, capsules and powders.
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