Magnesium Stearate

It has been widely used for many decades in the food industry as an emulsifier, binder and thickener, as well as an anticaking, lubricant, release, and antifoaming agent. It is present in many food supplements, confectionery, chewing gum, herbs and spices, and baking ingredients.

Magnesium Stearate
Magnesium Stearate

General Information: –

CAS No – 557-04-0
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight – C36H70MgO4 = 591.26
Physical State – Solid
PubChem Substance ID – 125310256

Specifications: –

Appearance – White to Almost white powder to crystal
Purity: 4.00 to 5.00 %.
Melting point – 88.5 °C (191.3 °F; 361.6 K)

Applications: –

It has been widely used for many decades in the food industry as an emulsifier, binder and thickener, as well as an anticaking, lubricant, release, and antifoaming agent. It is present in many food supplements, confectionery, chewing gum, herbs and spices, and baking ingredients.