Ferric stearate

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Ferric stearate
Iron stearate.svg
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Iron(III) stearate
Systematic IUPAC name
Iron(III) octadecanoate
Other names
Iron(III) stearate, iron tristearate, ferric stearate, iron(3+) octadecanoate [1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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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
54H
105FeO
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 Fe(C
17H
35COO
)3. [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 or brown 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]

Toxicity

Ferric stearate is low-toxic.

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Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. The IUPAC name is octadecanoic acid. It is a soft waxy solid with the formula CH3(CH2)16CO2H. The triglyceride derived from three molecules of stearic acid is called stearin. Stearic acid is a prevalent fatty-acid in nature, found in many animal and vegetable fats, but is usually higher in animal fat than vegetable fat. It has a melting point of 69.4 °C (156.9 °F) °C and a pKa of 4.50.

Iron(III) chloride describes the inorganic compounds with the formula FeCl3(H2O)x. Also called ferric chloride, these compounds are some of the most important and commonplace compounds of iron. They are available both in anhydrous and in hydrated forms, which are both hygroscopic. They feature iron in its +3 oxidation state. The anhydrous derivative is a Lewis acid, while all forms are mild oxidizing agents. It is used as a water cleaner and as an etchant for metals.

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

Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid. This white solid is the most common soap. It is found in many types of solid deodorants, rubbers, latex paints, and inks. It is also a component of some food additives and food flavorings.

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

Iron(III) nitrate, or ferric nitrate, is the name used for a series of inorganic compounds with the formula Fe(NO3)3.(H2O)n. Most common is the nonahydrate Fe(NO3)3.(H2O)9. The hydrates are all pale colored, water-soluble paramagnetic salts.

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
18H
36AgO
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
18H
36SnO
2. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

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

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
36H
70HgO
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
36H
70CoO
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
36H
70NiO
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
36H
70SrO
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
72H
140ZrO
8.

Lanthanum stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of lanthanum and stearic acid with the chemical formula La(C18H35O2)3. 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
54H
105CeO
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
36H
70MnO
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
18H
35KO
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
36H
70PbO
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 caesium and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
18H
35CsO
2. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

References

  1. ↑ Macintyre, Jane E. (23 July 1992). Dictionary of Inorganic Compounds. CRC Press. p. 2649. ISBN   978-0-412-30120-9 . Retrieved 10 March 2023.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ↑ "Iron(III) Stearate". American Elements . Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "IRON STEARATE CAS No.555-36-2 - GO YEN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL CO LTD". goyenchemical.com. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "Iron (III) Stearate | CAS 555-36-2". Santa Cruz Biotechnology . Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  5. ↑ Basel, Bhardwaj, K., Pradhan, S., Pariyar, A., & Tamang, S. (2020). DBU-Catalyzed One-Pot Synthesis of Nearly Any Metal Salt of Fatty Acid (M-FA): A Library of Metal Precursors to Semiconductor Nanocrystal Synthesis. ACS Omega. doi : 10.1021/acsomega.9b04448
  6. ↑ "Iron(III) Stearate - Surfactant - SAAPedia - Surfactant Technology Platform". surfactant.top. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Buy Ferric stearate - 555-36-2 | BenchChem". benchchem.com. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
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