Copper(II) laurate

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Copper(II) laurate
Names
Other names
Copper(II) dodecanoate
Identifiers
3D model (
JSmol
)
ECHA InfoCard
 100.038.948 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 242-860-1
  • InChI=1S/2C12H24O2.Cu/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: JDPSPYBMORZJOD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Cu+2]
Properties
Cu(C
11H
23COO)
2
Molar mass 462.16
Appearance Light blue solid
Insoluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Copper(II) laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula Cu(C
11H
23COO)
2.[1][2] It is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.[3][4]

Synthesis

Copper(II) laurate can be obtained by reacting sodium laurate and copper sulfate in an aqueous solution at 50-55 °C.[citation needed]

Physical properties

Copper(II) laurate forms light blue crystals.[citation needed]

Does not dissolve in water.[citation needed]

References

  1. doi:10.1039/JR9530002198
    .
  2. ISBN 978-0-08-086274-3
    . Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  3. S2CID 230113187
    . Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  4. doi:10.1051/jphyslet:019840045013068100
    . Retrieved 26 January 2023.


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