CAS 7047-84-9 Aluminum Monostearate - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

Aluminum stearate

IUPAC Name

octadecanoyloxyaluminum;dihydrate;

Molecular Weight

344.47

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

Melting Point

155 °C

Flash Point

162.4°C

Purity

97%

Density

1.02g/ml

Appearance

Powder

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.

Assay

0.97

Complexity

225

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Defined Atom Stereocenter Count

EC Number

230-325-5

Exact Mass

346.2663731

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

346.2663731

Physical State

Solid

Rotatable Bond Count

Topological Polar Surface Area

28.3 Å²

Application

Aluminum monostearate is a versatile fine powder, ranging from white to yellowish-white with a faint characteristic odor, known for its wide-ranging applications across various industries. Its insolubility in water, alcohol, and ether, coupled with its ability to form gels with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, makes it particularly useful in numerous formulations. In the realm of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, it's primarily employed as a viscosity-increasing agent in nonaqueous products and as an emulsion stabilizer, finding its way into items like mascara, moisturizers, and sunscreens. Additionally, it's a key component in the microencapsulation process and the creation of ointments. In industrial applications, aluminum monostearate serves as a thickening agent for lubricating oils and is instrumental in producing paints, inks, greases, and waxes, while also playing a role in waterproofing, gloss production, and plastic stabilization. Moreover, it is utilized in the packaging of pharmaceuticals and in the preparation of color formulations for cosmetics.

March 3, 2025

Exceptional for Encapsulation and Stability

Aluminum Monostearate was key in my research, excelling in microencapsulation. Its use as an emulsion stabilizer was evident in cosmetic formulations enhancing viscosity and stability effectively. Highly recommend for industrial and scientific applications!