Cobalt laurate

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Cobalt laurate
Names
Other names
Cobalt dodecanoate
Identifiers
3D model (
JSmol
)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/2C12H24O2.Co/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;/h2*2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);
    Key: OCDFTWVGTADYMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O.CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O.[Co]
Properties
C24H48CoO4
Molar mass 459.6
Insoluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Cobalt laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula C
24H
48CoO
4.[1] It is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid (lauric acid).

Synthesis

Cobalt laurate can be prepared by the reaction of aqueous solutions of cobalt(II) chloride (CoCl2) with sodium laurate.[2]

Physical properties

Cobalt laurate forms dark violet crystals.[3]

It does not dissolve in water,[4] but is soluble in alcohol.

References

  1. ISBN 978-1-315-36135-2
    . Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  2. S2CID 126413893
    .
  3. ^ Theses, Chemistry. Johns Hopkins University. 1889. p. 27. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  4. ^ Benedikt, R. (1895). Chemical analysis of oils, fats, waxes. p. 11. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
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