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MG(C18H35O2)2 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Mg(C18H35O2)2
formula, see observation
C36H70O4·Mg
formula, see observation
557-04-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a tasteless, odorless, soft, white, nonflammable light powder, is insoluble in water and alcohol, and is used as a dusting powder, a lubricant in making tabletts, a drier in paints and varnishes, a flatting agent, in medicines, a stabilizer and a lubricant for plastics, an emulsifying agent in cosmetics and a dietary supplement.

OBS

Technical grade contains small amounts of the oleate and 7% magnesium oxide, MgO.

OBS

Chemical formula: Mg(C18H35O2)2 or C36H70O4·Mg

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg(C18H35O2)2
formula, see observation
C36H70O4·Mg
formula, see observation
557-04-0
CAS number
DEF

Sel magnésien de l'acide stéarique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, inodore et insipide, insoluble dans l'eau et soluble dans l'alcool, utilisé en cosmétologie (lubrifiant, poudres) et en alimentation (antimottant et émulsifiant).

OBS

Formule chimique : Mg(C18H35O2)2 ou C36H70O4·Mg

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Mg(C18H35O2)2
formula, see observation
C36H70O4·Mg
formula, see observation
557-04-0
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: Mg(C18H35O2)2 o C36H70O4·Mg

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