Zinc stearate
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Zinc stearate is a metal stearate that acts as a preservative, bactericide, fungicide, and larvicide. Zinc stearate inhibits larval reproduction in animal feces. Zinc stearate exhibits extremely low systemic toxicity. Zinc stearate is a common component of pharmaceutical excipients, lubricants, mold release agents, polymer stabilizers, and coating matting agents.
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- CAS No.: 557-05-1
- Formula: C36H70O4Zn
- Molecular Weight:632.33
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Storage:
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
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Biological Activity
Zinc stearate exhibits antibacterial, germicidal, fungistatic, fungicidal activities in in vitro microbial and larval bioassays[1].
Zinc stearate controls larvae breeding in animal droppings[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 557-05-1
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 632.33
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Formula C36H70O4Zn
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC([O-])=O.CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC([O-])=O.[Zn+2]
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Synonyms
Zinc octadecanoate
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (263 KB)
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Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)