Tin(II) stearate

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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[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]

  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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