| CAS# | 4070-80-8 |
| FORMULA | C22H39O4Na |
| Synonyms | Fumaric acid, octadecyl ester, sodium salt; Sodium monostearyl fumarate |
| GROUPS/USES | Pharmaceuticals |
| Markets | Personal care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Sodium stearyl fumarate?
Sodium stearyl fumarate is a white, odorless, tasteless powder that is used as a lubricant and anti-caking, and flow agent in the pharmaceutical industry.
What are the uses of Sodium stearyl fumarate?
Sodium stearyl fumarate is used in the production of tablets, capsules, pellets, and suspensions. It is the preferred lubricant to produce orally disintegrating tablets (ODT) and effervescent powder Formulations.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Sodium stearyl fumarate to users/customers for Personal care & Pharmaceuticals.
Sodium stearyl fumarate Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Fine, white powder |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in methanol, practically insoluble in water |
| Assay | NLT 99.0% and NMT 101.5% |
| Lead | NMT 2 mg/kg |
| Saponification Value | Between 142.2 and 146.0, calculated on the anhydrous basis |
| Sodium Stearyl Maleate | NMT 0.25% |
| Stearyl Alcohol | NMT 0.5% |
| Water | NMT 5.0% |