Ferric stearate

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Ferric stearate
Iron stearate.svg
Names
Other names
Iron(III) stearate, iron tristearate, ferric stearate, iron(3+) octadecanoate [1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 225-889-4
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/3C18H36O2.Fe/c3*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h3*2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;;;+3/p-3
    Key: XHQSLVIGPHXVAK-UHFFFAOYSA-K
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Fe+3]
Properties
C
54
H
105
FeO
6
Molar mass 906.3
Appearanceorange-red powder
Density g/cm3
Melting point 84 °C (183 °F; 357 K)
Boiling point 359.4 °C (678.9 °F; 632.5 K)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Warning
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Iron(III) stearate (ferric stearate) is a metal-organic compound, a salt of iron and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
54
H
105
FeO
6
. [2] [3]

Contents

The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid. [4]

Synthesis

Physical properties

The compound forms orange-red powder. Hygroscopic.

Insoluble in water. Soluble in hot ethanol, toluene, chloroform, acetone, benzene, turpentine. [6]

Uses

The compound is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Also, as a reagent in analytical chemistry, and as a stabilizer in biochemistry. [7]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sodium stearate</span> Chemical compound

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Iron(III) nitrate</span> Chemical compound

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Lithium stearate is a chemical compound with the formula LiO2C(CH2)16CH3. It is formally classified as a soap (a salt of a fatty acid). Lithium stearate is a white soft solid, prepared by the reaction of lithium hydroxide and stearic acid.

Silver stearate is a metal-organic compound with the chemical formula C
18
H
36
AgO
2
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

Tin(II) stearate is a metal-organic compound with the chemical formula C
18
H
36
SnO
2
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

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Copper(II) stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of copper and stearic acid with the formula Cu(C17H35COO)2. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

Mercury(II) stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of mercury and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
36
H
70
HgO
4
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid. The compound is highly toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cobalt(II) stearate</span> Chemical compound

Cobalt(II) stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of cobalt and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
36
H
70
CoO
4
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

Nickel(II) stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of nickel and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
36
H
70
NiO
4
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid. The compound is harmful if swallowed and may cause skin sensitization.

Strontium stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of strontium and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
36
H
70
SrO
4
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

Zirconium stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of zirconium and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
72
H
140
ZrO
8
.

Lanthanum stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of lanthanum and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
54
H
108
LaO
6
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

Cerium stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of cerium and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
54
H
105
CeO
6
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

Manganese stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of manganese and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
36
H
70
MnO
4
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

Potassium stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of potassium and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
18
H
35
KO
2
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

Lead stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of lead and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
36
H
70
PbO
4
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid. The compound is toxic.

Caesium stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of сaesium and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
18
H
35
CsO
2
. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

References

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