| Product Name: | Magnesium Stearate |
| Synonyms: | Magnesium octadecanoate |
| CAS No: | 557-04-0 |
| Chemical Formula: | Mg(C₁₈H₃₅O₂)₂ |
| Grade: | IP/BP/USP |
| Appearance: | Fine white powder. |
| Molar Mass: | 591.27 g/mol |
| Solubility: | Practically insoluble in water, ethanol, and ether, but it is soluble in hot ethanol and slightly soluble in benzene and chloroform. |
Description
Chemignition leads the way as a manufacturer and exporter of Magnesium Stearate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) worldwide. The company adheres to strict Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). This commitment to quality and regulatory standards guarantees that Chemignition produces Magnesium Stearate of the highest quality and efficacy.
Manufacturers primarily use Magnesium Stearate as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations, where it acts as a lubricant to improve the flow and compressibility of powders. It also serves as an antacid, effectively relieving symptoms of acidity in the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, companies utilize it in the food and cosmetics industries as a stabilizer and anti-caking agent.
During the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and specialty chemicals, Chemignition performs various processes, including dissolution, charcoalization, filtration, leaching, extraction, crystallization, and purification.
Manufacturers commonly use Magnesium Stearate API to produce pharmaceutical products such as syrups, tablets, and capsules.
Magnesium Stearate has been widely utilized in the pharmaceutical industry since the early 20th century as an effective lubricant in tablet formulations. The FDA approved it as a safe excipient for food and pharmaceutical products in 1962, and it remains a key ingredient in tablets, capsules, and various applications in the food and cosmetics industries.
Storage Condition: keep Magnesium Stearate in a tightly closed double polythene bag inside an HDPE drum or bag at a temperature between 20°C and 25°C.