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Magnesium stearate stearic acid

The significance of magnesium stearate in drug production cannot be overstated. This white powder is often used as lubricant in the production of tablets and capsules. Top Choosing Chemical magnesium stearate stearic acid reduces that friction so that the contents of the capsule flow as freely as possible. This product is of a better quality and is more palatable and digestible.


The benefits of using stearic acid as an excipient in medication

Numerous benefits are associated with the use of stearic acid as pharmaceutical excipient. Stearic acid is a type of saturated fatty acid that occurs in many animal and vegetable fats and is a major component of cocoa butter. In pharmaceuticals, it’s used as a binding agent that lets all the ingredients adhere together and take the shape of a bound tablet or capsule. In addition, stearic acid may stabilize the active ingredient, inhibit degradation of the active ingredient and prolong a life of a preparation including the active ingredient.

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