(Molecular Formula: )Mg（C₁₇H₃₅COO）₂

(Magnesium stearate is a white powder, odorless, tasteless, and non-flammable. It is insoluble in water and ether, soluble in hot ethanol, and easily decomposed by dilute acids.)

(3) Applications: Magnesium stearate is primarily used as a lubricant in mold release agents. It can also be used as an ingredient and, in combination with calcium soap and zinc soap, as a stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride and as a drying agent for paints.