Tin(II) stearate
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Stannous octadecanoate, tin distearate[1]
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.027.515 |
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| Properties | |
| C 18H 36SnO 2 | |
| Molar mass | 403.2 |
| Appearance | colorless (white) crystals |
| Density | 1.05 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 90 °C (194 °F; 363 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Tin(II) stearate is a metal-organic compound with the chemical formula C
18H
36SnO
2.[2] The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid (stearic acid).[3]
Physical properties
[edit]Tin(II) stearate forms colorless (white) crystals.
The compound is insoluble in water.
Chemical properties
[edit]Tin(II) stearate reacts with sodium hydroxide solution or hydrochloric acid to form the tin(II) chloride or tin(II) chloride hydroxide.[4]
Uses
[edit]The compound is used in the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries as a thickener, film-forming polymer, and release agent.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tin(II) stearate, Thermo Scientific | Fisher Scientific". Fisher Scientific. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ "Tin(II) stearate". Sigma Aldrich. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ "Tin(II) Stearate". American Elements. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ a b "GAA99459 Tin(II) stearate". biosynth.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
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