title: Aluminium monostearate
text: # Aluminium monostearate
  
  Aluminium monostearate is an organic compound which is a salt of stearic acid and aluminium. It has the molecular formula $Al(OH)_2C_{18}H_{35}O_2.$ It is also referred to as dihydroxy(octadecanoato-O-)aluminium or dihydroxy(stearato)aluminium.
  
  ## Uses
  
  It is used to form gels in the packaging of pharmaceuticals, and in the preparation of colors for cosmetics. It is usually safe in commercial products, but aluminium may accumulate in the body.
  
  