Description

Magnesium Behenate is a metallic salt of behenic acid, a long-chain saturated fatty acid, widely recognized for its role as a high-performance lubricant and release agent. Its primary value lies in providing excellent anti-adherent and flow-enhancing properties in solid dosage formulations, directly addressing common manufacturing challenges like tablet sticking and poor powder flow. This makes it a critical excipient for pharmaceutical companies, nutraceutical producers, and specialty chemical manufacturers seeking to improve production efficiency and product quality. Magnesium Behenate CAS NO 43168-33-8 is engineered to meet the stringent demands of regulated industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Tablet & Capsule Lubricant: A key excipient to reduce friction during tablet compression and ejection, preventing sticking to punches and dies.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Formulations: Used as a flow aid and lubricant in the production of vitamin tablets, mineral supplements, and herbal capsules.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Products: Functions as a texture enhancer, opacifier, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and makeup formulations like pressed powders.
• Food-Grade Release Agent: Employed in food processing as a non-stick agent for confectionery, baking, and food packaging applications.
• Plastics & Polymer Processing: Acts as an acid scavenger, lubricant, and stabilizer in PVC and other polymer systems.
• Powder Metallurgy: Serves as a lubricant in the compaction of metal powders to facilitate ejection and improve surface finish.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Behenate
CAS No.	43168-33-8
Molecular Formula	C44H86MgO4
Molecular Weight	703.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium Docosanoate; Docosanoic Acid, Magnesium Salt; Behenic Acid Magnesium Salt; Magnesium Dibchenate; EINECS 256-119-1; Magnesium Behenate NF; Lubritab® (similar functional grade)
EINECS	256-119-1

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Behenate is produced under a strict quality management system. We offer grades compliant with relevant pharmacopeial standards, including NF (National Formulary) specifications, ensuring suitability for pharmaceutical and high-purity applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full compliance with agreed specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white fine powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MgO)	6.8% - 8.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 4.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Acid Value	≤ 4.0
Melting Range	70°C - 80°C

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