
Aluminum Monostearate
Aluminium monostearate is a salt of stearic acid and aluminium with the molecular formula Al(OH)2C18H35O2. Also known as dihydroxyaluminium or dihydroxy(stearato)aluminium, it is used to form gels in the packaging of pharmaceuticals and in the preparation of colors for cosmetics. While considered safe for use, extensive usage may result in aluminum accumulation. — DrugBank
- IUPAC name
- aluminum;octadecanoate;dihydroxide
- Molecular formula
- C18H37AlO4
- Molecular weight
- 344.5 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 344.2507231 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 42.1 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 2
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 4
- Covalent units
- 4
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
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