Molekula
Ferric Stearate
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Ferric Stearate is a metallic soap used as a catalyst, pigment, and stabilizer in plastics and coatings. It is a reddish-brown powder with a molecular formula of C54H105FeO6, a molecular weight of 906.25 g/mol, and a CAS number of 555-36-2. It is stable at ambient storage conditions and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Ferric Stearate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 kg — £62.30 per pack ex VAT · £74.76 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Orange-red powder |
| Melting Point | ≥80℃ |
| Water | ≤3.0% |
| Free acid | ≤2.0% |
| Iron (Fe) | 6.0 - 8.0% |
| Particle size (200 mesh pass) | ≥99.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90024864 |
| CAS Number | 555-36-2 |
| IUPAC Name | iron(3+);tris(octadecanoate) |
| EC Number | 209-095-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C54H105FeO6 |
| Molecular Weight | 906.25 |
| Exact Mass | 905.7261 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Fe+3] |
| InChIKey | XHQSLVIGPHXVAK-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
| InChI | InChI=1S/3C18H36O2.Fe/c3*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h3*2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;;;+3/p-3 |
| PubChem CID | 68388 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2915700120 |
| Tariff Code | 2915705090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Iron stearate
- Iron Tristearate
- Iron tristearate, pure
- iron(3+) trioctadecanoate
- iron(3+);octadecanoate
- Iron(III) Stearate
- Octadecanoic acid, iron salt
- Octadecanoic acid, iron salt (1:?)
- Octadecanoic acid, iron(3+) salt
- Octadecanoic acid, iron(3+) salt (3:1)
Frequently asked questions
What is Ferric Stearate used for?
Ferric Stearate is commonly used as a pigment in paints, coatings, and plastics, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Ferric Stearate?
The formula is C54H105FeO6 with a molecular weight of 906.25 g/mol.
How should Ferric Stearate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade of Ferric Stearate is available?
Molekula supplies Ferric Stearate in technical grade.
Can Molekula supply Ferric Stearate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Ferric Stearate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a purchase of Ferric Stearate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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