Potassium stearate
Synonyms: Octadecanoic acid potassium salt · Stearic acid potassium salt · Octadecanoic acid, potassium salt · Potassium stearate, pure
Potassium stearate (CAS 593-29-3) – alkali metal compound, Synthesis grade. C18H35KO2, MW 322.6. Buy from Vaqora Chemicals with COA and worldwide shipping.
About Potassium stearate
Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium stearate in Synthesis grade, an alkali metal compound registered under CAS number 593-29-3. With the molecular formula C18H35KO2, it has a molar mass of 322.6 g/mol. The IUPAC name is potassium octadecanoate. It is also known as Octadecanoic acid potassium salt or Stearic acid potassium salt.
The material typically appears as a white powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 257-264 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.
It is commonly used for cosmetics and personal care, textile processing and fuels and lubricants. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.
Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.
Typical applications
- Cosmetics & personal care
- Textile processing
- Fuels & lubricants
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Specifications & identifiers
| Product name | Potassium stearate |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | VQ-014067 |
| CAS Number | 593-29-3 |
| IUPAC name | potassium octadecanoate |
| Molecular formula | C18H35KO2 |
| Molecular weight | 322.6 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 322.2274 |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| HSN code | 29151290 |
| InChIKey | ANBFRLKBEIFNQU-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[K+] |
| PubChem CID | 23673840 |
| Physical form | Powder |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Melting point | 257-264 °C |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 2 |
| TPSA | 40.1 Ų |
| Synonyms | Octadecanoic acid potassium salt, Stearic acid potassium salt, Octadecanoic acid, potassium salt, Potassium stearate, pure, Potassium n-octadecanoate, Stearic acid, potassium salt, Steadan 300, Octadecanoicacid,potassiumsalt, Octadecanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Potassium stearate?
The CAS Registry Number of Potassium stearate is 593-29-3. It is also known as Octadecanoic acid potassium salt, Stearic acid potassium salt, Octadecanoic acid, potassium salt.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium stearate?
Potassium stearate has the molecular formula C18H35KO2 and a molecular weight of 322.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium octadecanoate.
Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium stearate can I order?
We supply Potassium stearate in Synthesis 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 Potassium stearate?
Yes. Every lot of Potassium 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 Potassium stearate be shipped internationally?
Yes. We export Potassium 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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