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Lithium hydroxystearate

Lithium hydroxystearate

CAS Number: 7620-77-1

Molecular Formula: C18H35LiO3

Purity: ≥95% typical

Grease ThickenerStabiliserRelease AgentREACH (EU) & RoHS ComplaintISO 9001 Plant OleochemicalEnd use functional additive

About Lithium hydroxystearate

Lithium 12-Hydroxy Stearate is the lithium salt of 12-hydroxystearic acid. 1333-61-5 is primarily valued as a thickener in lubricating greases, providing excellent high-temperature resistance, shear stability, and water resistance. Beyond grease manufacturing, lithium hydroxystearate can be used as a release agent, sta...

Lithium hydroxystearate Specifications

CAS Number
7620-77-1
Molecular Formula
C18H35LiO3
Molecular Weight
306.4 g/mol
IUPAC Name
lithium 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate
Canonical SMILES
[Li+].CCCCCCC(CCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-])O
InChI Key
FPLIHVCWSXLMPX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
1S/C18H36O3.Li/c1-2-3-4-11-14-17(19)15-12-9-7-5-6-8-10-13-16-18(20)21;/h17,19H,2-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21);/q;+1/p-1
EINECS Number
231-536-5
MDL Number
MFCD00067252
HSN No
29157090
Molecular Weight
306.4 g/mol
Appearance
White to off-white fine powder
Odor
Fatty odor
Melting Point
~220–230 °C (decomposes)
Density
~1.01 g/cm³
Purity
≥95% typical
Solubility
Dispersible in oils and hydrocarbons
Special Property
Forms stable, fibrous gel structures in lubricants
GHS Hazard Statements
Not Classified & Not meeting GHS hazard criteria
ECHA C&L Summary
Not meeting GHS hazard criteria

Lubricating Greases

Thickener and gelling agent providing mechanical and thermal stability

Plastics & Rubber

Release agent and processing aid

Coatings & Inks

Rheology modifier and stabilizer

Temperature

15–30 °C

Environment

Cool, dry storage; protect from humidity

Protection

Store in sealed containers to prevent caking

Packaging Options

25 kg bags, fiber drums, or bulk containers

Shelf Life

24 months under recommended storage

Lithium hydroxystearate FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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