Magnesium stearate
Chemical compound
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Magnesium stearate is the chemical compound with the formula Mg
₂. It is a soap, consisting of salt containing two equivalents of stearate and one magnesium cation. Magnesium stearate is a white, water-insoluble powder. Its applications exploit... Wikipedia
Formula: Mg(C18H35O2)2
Solubility: negligible in ether and alcohol; slightly soluble in benzene
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Appearance: light white powder
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Density: 1.026 g/cm3
ECHA InfoCard: 100.008.320