Tin(II) stearate
Names
Other names
Stannous octadecanoate, tin distearate[1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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EC Number
  • 231-570-0
  • InChI=1S/C18H36O2.Sn/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);
    Key: JIVYAYWWEQOVRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O.[Sn]
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)
insoluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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

Tin(II) stearate forms colorless (white) crystals.

The compound is insoluble in water.

Chemical properties

Tin(II) stearate reacts with sodium hydroxide solution or hydrochloric acid to form the tin(II) chloride or tin(II) chloride hydroxide.[4]

Uses

The compound is used in the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries as a thickener, film-forming polymer, and release agent.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Tin(II) stearate, Thermo Scientific | Fisher Scientific". Fisher Scientific. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Tin(II) stearate". Sigma Aldrich. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Tin(II) Stearate". American Elements. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  4. ^ a b "GAA99459 Tin(II) stearate". biosynth.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
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