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CAS: 4485-12-5
Function: Metallic stearate / lubricant research
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Chemistry: Lithium stearate
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| Core field | Recorded information |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Lithium stearate Source ↗ |
| CAS number | 4485-12-5 Source ↗ |
| Synonyms | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Molecular formula | C18H35LiO2 Source ↗ |
| Molecular weight | 290.4 Source ↗ |
| IUPAC name | lithium octadecanoate Source ↗ |
| PubChem CID | 517357 Source ↗ |
| Identity sources | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/517357 Source ↗ Source reference recorded for this record's scope; source freshness is a separate review. |
| Uses | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Hazards | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Appearance | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Density | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Melting point | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Boiling point | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Solubility | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| SDS/TDS | Lithium stearate — reference SDS Source ↗ CAS 4485-12-5 identity reference. Document product: Lithium stearate. Matches the generic substance identity, not every supplier grade. Confirm physical form, purity, stabilizers and regional applicability for your actual material. |
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CAS 4485-12-5 identity reference. Document product: Lithium stearate. Matches the generic substance identity, not every supplier grade. Confirm physical form, purity, stabilizers and regional applicability for your actual material.
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