Substance
ID:1202
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
alumanyl 2-aminoacetate dihydrate
IUPAC Traditional name
alumanyl 2-aminoacetate dihydrate
Synonyms
Dihydroxyaluminium
Properties
Physical Property
Hydrophobicity(logP)
-1.85 [YOKEL,RA & MCNAMARA,PJ (1988)]
Molecule Details
Drug Groups
approved
Description
Aluminium monostearate is an organic compound which is a salt of stearic acid and aluminium. It has the molecular formula Al(OH)2C18H35O2. It is also referred to as dihydroxyaluminium or dihydroxy(stearato)aluminium.
It is used to form gels in the packaging of pharmaceuticals, and in the preparation of colors for cosmetics. It is usually safe in commercial products, but aluminium may accumulate in the body.
It is used to form gels in the packaging of pharmaceuticals, and in the preparation of colors for cosmetics. It is usually safe in commercial products, but aluminium may accumulate in the body.
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