Catalog Number
ACM7047849-1
Product Name
Aluminum Monostearate
Category
Organic Aluminium
Synonyms
Aluminum stearate
IUPAC Name
octadecanoyloxyaluminum;dihydrate;
Molecular Formula
C18H37AlO4
Canonical 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
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.
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
3
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
2
Monoisotopic Mass
346.2663731
Physical Description
DryPowder;
Topological Polar Surface Area
28.3 Ų