Zinc laurate

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Zinc laurate
Zinc laurate.svg
Names
Other names
zinc dodecanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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EC Number
  • 291-199-5
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/2C12H24O2.Zn/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;/h2*2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);/q;;+2/p-2
    Key: GPYYEEJOMCKTPR-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
Properties
C24H46O4Zn
Molar mass 464.0
Appearancewhite powder
Melting point 129 °C (264 °F; 402 K)
Insoluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Zinc laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula C
24
H
46
ZnO
4
. [1] [2] It is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid (lauric acid). [3] [4]

Contents

Physical properties

Zinc laurate forms a white powder, has a slightly waxy odor. [5] It is insoluble in water.

Use

Zinc laurate is used in the personal care and cosmetics industry as an anticaking agent, dry binder, viscosity increasing agent. [6]

References

  1. Benedikt, R. (1895). Chemical analysis of oils, fats, waxes. p. 11. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  2. Tant, M. R.; Mauritz, K. A.; Wilkes, G. L. (31 January 1997). Ionomers: Synthesis, structure, properties and applications. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 413. ISBN   978-0-7514-0392-3 . Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  3. "Zinc Laurate". American Elements . Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  4. Belfiore, Laurence A. (19 October 2010). Physical Properties of Macromolecules. John Wiley & Sons. p. 743. ISBN   978-0-470-55158-5 . Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  5. "Zinc Laurate by Kobo Products, Inc. - Personal Care & Cosmetics". ulprospector.com. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  6. "ZINC LAURATE в косметике. Описание, применение, полезные свойства". cosmobase.ru. Retrieved 30 January 2023.