CAS: | 557-04-0 |
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Molecular Formula: | C36h70MGO4 |
Density: | 1.028g/cm3 |
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Product Name | Magnesium Stearate |
Synonyms | magnesium distearate, magnesiumdistearate |
CAS | 557-04-0 |
Water Solubility | Insoluble |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents |
Appearance | Colourless to white Powder |
Type | Chemical Reagent |
Package | 20kg/bag |
Storage Condition | Store at RT |
Description
Magnesium stearate is the magnesium salt of stearic acid that possess lubricating properties and hence prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during the compression of chemical powders into solid tablets. It has been used as a tablet and capsule lubricant. It has also been used for preparing microcapsules.
Magnesium stearate is a mixture of magnesium salts of fatty acids obtained from edible fats and oils. The product consists mainly of magnesium stearate and palmitate in varying proportions.
Magnesium stearate is a compound of magnesium with a mixture of solid organic acids obtained from edible sources and consists chiefly of variable proportions of magnesium stearate and magnesium palmitate. It occurs as a fine, white, bulky powder having a faint, characteristic odor.
Magnesium stearate is an additive that's primarily used in medication capsules. It's considered a "flow agent." It prevents the individual ingredients in a capsule from sticking to each other and the machine that creates the capsules. It helps improve the consistency and quality control of medication.