Description

Distearic Acid Beryllium Salt is a metal carboxylate compound with the CAS registry number 16687-38-0. This specialized chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and additive, valued for its unique combination of beryllium's properties with the long-chain stearate ligand. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the polymer, lubricant, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring thermal stabilization, rheology modification, or catalytic activity.

Application

• As a thermal stabilizer and co-stabilizer in PVC and other halogenated polymer formulations.
• Functioning as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Utilized as a rheology modifier and gelling agent in greases, lubricants, and specialty oils.
• Acting as a water repellent and surface treatment agent for textiles, ceramics, or powders.
• Employed in the research and development of advanced ceramic materials and precursors.
• Serving as an additive to improve the properties of coatings and composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Distearic Acid Beryllium Salt
CAS No.	16687-38-0
Molecular Formula	C₃₆H₇₀BeO₄
Molecular Weight	575.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Beryllium Distearate; Beryllium Stearate; Dibasic Beryllium Stearate; Octadecanoic Acid, Beryllium Salt; Be Stearate; Beryllium Di(octadecanoate); Beryllium(II) Stearate
EINECS	240-767-0

Quality Control

Our Distearic Acid Beryllium Salt is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and physical specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from strong alkalis and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Beryllium Content)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Acid Value	Contact for details
Melting Range	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.