Title: Lead Stearate
CAS Registry Number: 1072-35-1
CAS Name: Octadecanoic acid lead (2+) salt
Additional Names: lead distearate; stearic acid lead salt
Molecular Formula: C36H70O4Pb
Molecular Weight: 774.14
Percent Composition: C 55.85%, H 9.11%, O 8.27%, Pb 26.77%
Line Formula: Pb(C18H35O2)2
Properties: White powder, mp ~125°. Poisonous! Insol in water; sol in hot alcohol.
Melting point: mp ~125°
Use: In extreme pressure lubricants; as drier in varnishes.