Magnesium Stearate, also known as Magnesium Distearate, Magnesium Octadecenoate, and Octadecanoic Acid-Magnesium Salt, possesses the chemical formula C36H70MgO4 or Mg(C18H35O2)2. It appears as a fine, bulky, white odorless powder and is practically insoluble in water, ethanol.
A USP/FCC Grade chemical is the one that conforms to the criteria of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC). A substance that meets the USP/FCC Grade specifications can be used in food applications. In the United States of America (USA), Lab Alley is selling its high-quality Magnesium Stearate, USP/FCC Grade online at laballey.com.
- Flow Agent in Powdered Products
- Stabilizer in Food Products
- Emulsifier in Cosmetics
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Food & Beverage
- Chemical Industry
Product Information
| CAS | 557-04-0 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Magnesium octadecanoate, Magnesium distearate, Dibasic magnesium stearate, Octadecanoic acid, Magnesium salt |
| Assay | 4.0 - 5.0% (Mg on Dried Basis) |
| PubChem ID | 11177 |
| Grade | USP/FCC (Food) Grade |
| Physical form | Solid |
| Appearance | White or almost white, fine light powder, greasy to the touch |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 130 - 140 °C / 266 - 284 °F |
| Solubility | Insoluble in Water |
| Molecular formula | Mg(C18H35O2)2 |
| Molecular weight | 591.2 g/mol |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | NMT 0.05 of 0.1M HCL or 0.1M NaOH |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Cadmium (Cd) | NMT 3 ppm |
| Chemical name | Magnesium stearate |
| Chloride (Cl) | NMT 0.1% |
| Heavy metals | NMT 0.004% |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 10 ppm |
| Loss on drying | NMT 4.0% |
| Pillar | Natural |
