Aluminum Monostearate

• Synonyms: Aluminum stearate
• IUPAC Name: octadecanoyloxyaluminum;dihydrate
• Molecular Weight: 344.47
• Molecular Formula: C18H37AlO4
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O[Al].O.O
• InChI: OIPZNTLJVJGRCI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• InChI Key: InChI=1S/C18H36O2.Al.2H2O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;;;/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);;2*1H2/q;+1;;/p-1
• Melting Point: 155 °C
• Flash Point: 162.4°C
• Purity: 97%
• Density: 1.02g/ml
• Appearance: Powder
• Application: Paints, inks, greases, waxes, thickening lubricating oils; waterproofing, gloss producer, stabilizer for plastics, food additive.Aluminum monostearate is mainly used in microencapsulation and in the manufacture of ointments. Aluminum monostearate is used as a viscosity-increasing agent in nonaqueous cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. In addition, aluminum monostearate can be used as an emulsion stabilizer in cosmetic emulsions and is used in cosmetics such as mascara, moisturizers, and sunscreens.
• Storage: Aluminum monostearate should be stored in a well-closed container; in a cool, dry, place. It is stable under ordinary conditions of use and; storage.
• Exact Mass: 346.2663731
• Physical State: Solid