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Zinc stearate, ZnO 12.5-14%

Catalog No. AA3323818
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CAS: 557-05-1 | C36H70O4Zn | 632.332 g/mol

Zinc stearate is used as a release agent for the manufacturing of rubber, polyurethane and polyester processing. It is a lubricant and thickening agent in cosmetic industry. It plays a vital role as an activator for rubber vulcanization. It acts as a phase transfer catalyst in the saponification of fats due to its lipophilic character. It is an active component in fanning powder, which is utilized to decrease the friction between cards.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 557-05-1
Molecular Formula C36H70O4Zn
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 632.332
MDL Number MFCD00013031
InChI Key XOOUIPVCVHRTMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym zinc stearate, zinc distearate, zinc octadecanoate, stearates, hydense, metallac, hytech, mathe, coad, zink distearat
PubChem CID 11178
IUPAC Name zinc;octadecanoate
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]

Specifications

Melting Point 130°C
Color White
Quantity 50 g
Merck Index 14,10158
Solubility Information Insoluble in water,alcohol and ether; Soluble in benzeneSoluble in acids,aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons; Insoluble in water,alcohol and ether.
Formula Weight 632.48
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Zinc stearate
Hazard Category H500
EINECSNumber 209-151-9
RTECSNumber WI4390000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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