Fig. 1 · Structure
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Lithium stearate
Biochemical Assay Reagent
Lithium stearate is a biochemical assay reagent that modulates the kinetics of nucleation and self-assembly in silver stearate formation. It facilitates the generation of smaller silver stearate crystals by inhibiting crystal growth in the presence of excess silver nitrate, leading to improved control over the self-assembly process. This property makes lithium stearate valuable for applications in materials science and nanotechnology research, particularly in the synthesis of nanomaterials with specific size and morphological characteristics.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | Adooq Bioscience |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 4485-12-5 |
| Applications | Biochemical Assay Reagent |
| Formula | C18H35LiO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 290.41 |
| Synonyms | Stearic acid lithium; Lithium octadecanoate |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O[Li])=O |
Storage & Solubility
In Vitro Solubility
Reported Solubility
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Storage
Store powder at -20°C, keep desiccated.
In powder form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20°C and use within 1 month to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.