Zinc stearate can be used as a reference compound to study the infrared spectra of a colloidal stearate-capped ZnO catalyst substrate for analysing gas adsorption on a colloidal stearate-capped zinc oxide (ZnO) surface. It can also be used to prepare the sample suspension injection required for improving the therapeutic treatment for periodontitis.

• Synonym: Stearic acid zinc salt
• CAS Number: 557-05-1
• Linear Formula: 2Zn
• Molecular Weight: 632.33
• Beilstein Registry Number: 3919706
• MDL Number: MFCD00013031
• PubChem Substance ID: 24858605
• Grade: Technical grade
• InChI Key: XOOUIPVCVHRTMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Autoignition Temp.: 1454 °F
• Composition: Palmitate salt 25%, Stearate salt 65%
• mp: 128-130 °C (lit.)
• Colour: White
• Form: Powder
• Purity: CA. 90% as a mixture of C-16 and C-18 Isomers