Aluminium stearate
Synonyms: Aluminium octadecanoate · Aluminium tristearate · Aluminium salt · aluminium (tri) stearate
Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7) – main-group metal compound, 9.5–12.5%. C54H105AlO6, MW 877.4. Supplied by Vaqora Chemicals with COA, exported worldwide.
About Aluminium stearate
Vaqora Chemicals supplies Aluminium stearate, a main-group metal compound registered under CAS number 637-12-7 with a typical assay of 9.5–12.5%. Its molecular formula is C54H105AlO6 and its molecular weight is 877.4 g/mol. Systematically, it is named aluminum tris(octadecanoate). Common synonyms include Aluminium octadecanoate and Aluminium tristearate.
The material typically appears as a white powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.
Typical applications include pharmaceutical synthesis and cosmetics and personal care. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.
Vaqora Chemicals supplies Aluminium stearate in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.
Specifications & identifiers
| Product name | Aluminium stearate |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | VQ-015126 |
| CAS Number | 637-12-7 |
| IUPAC name | aluminum tris(octadecanoate) |
| Molecular formula | C54H105AlO6 |
| Molecular weight | 877.4 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 876.7727 |
| Purity / assay | 9.5–12.5% |
| HSN code | 29157090 |
| InChIKey | CEGOLXSVJUTHNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Al+3] |
| PubChem CID | 12496 |
| Physical form | Powder |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 6 |
| TPSA | 120 Ų |
| Synonyms | Aluminium octadecanoate, Aluminium tristearate, Aluminium salt, aluminium (tri) stearate, Aluminium stearate tech, Aluminium stearate white powder, octadecanoate, Aluminium salt, Aluminum stearate, Aluminum octadecanoate, Aluminum(III) stearate, Alugel 34TN, Metasap XX |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Aluminium stearate?
The CAS Registry Number of Aluminium stearate is 637-12-7. It is also known as Aluminium octadecanoate, Aluminium tristearate, Aluminium salt.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Aluminium stearate?
Aluminium stearate has the molecular formula C54H105AlO6 and a molecular weight of 877.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is aluminum tris(octadecanoate).
Which grade and pack sizes of Aluminium stearate can I order?
We supply Aluminium stearate in (9.5–12.5%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.
Do you provide a COA and SDS with Aluminium stearate?
Yes. Every lot of Aluminium stearate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.
Can Aluminium stearate be shipped internationally?
Yes. We export Aluminium stearate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.
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