Zinc Stearate
TL;DR: Zinc Stearate (CAS 557-05-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C36H70O4Zn and molecular weight 630.45654 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
zinc bis(octadecanoate)
Also Known As: ZINC STEARATE, Zinc octadecanoate, Zinc distearate, Dermarone, Metallac
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C36H70O4Zn |
| Molecular Weight | 630.45654 g/mol |
| XLogP | 9.99 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 80.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 30 |
| Exact Mass | 630.45654 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 41 |
| Complexity | 196.0 |
| Melting Point | 266 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 1.1 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 530 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2] |
| InChIKey | XOOUIPVCVHRTMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
Product Description
Applications: Zinc Stearate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Zinc Stearate is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 557-05-1 and the molecular formula C36H70O4Zn and a molecular weight of 630.46 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.1 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024). Synonyms include ZINC STEARATE and Zinc octadecanoate.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Zinc Stearate
Property Insights of Zinc Stearate
The XLogP value of 9.99 indicates that Zinc Stearate is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. The TPSA of 80.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Zinc Stearate. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Zinc Stearate has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Zinc Stearate?
The CAS number of Zinc Stearate is 557-05-1.
What is the molecular formula of Zinc Stearate?
The molecular formula of Zinc Stearate is C36H70O4Zn.
What is the molecular weight of Zinc Stearate?
The molecular weight of Zinc Stearate is 630.45654 g/mol.
What are the applications of Zinc Stearate?
Zinc Stearate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to...
Where can I buy Zinc Stearate?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Zinc Stearate?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Zinc Stearate and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.