Lithium octadecanoate

• CAT Number: I030868
• CAS Number: 4485-12-5
• Molecular Formula: C18H35LiO2
• Molecular Weight: 290.41
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Lithium octadecanoate; Lithalure; Lithium stearate; Octadecanoic acid, lithium salt; Stavinor
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4℃ for short term (days to weeks) or -20℃for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: lithium;octadecanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H36O2.Li/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: HGPXWXLYXNVULB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC([O-])=O.[Li+]

Lithium octadecanoate (Cat.No:I030868) is a lithium salt of octadecanoic acid, also known as stearic acid. It is a white, crystalline solid that is used in various applications, including as a lubricant, stabilizer, and emulsifier. Lithium octadecanoate has diverse uses in industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and plastics.

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