Chemistry:Ammonium heptadecanoate
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azanium;heptadecanoate
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| C17H37NO2 | |
| Molar mass | 287.488 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | waxy solid |
| Boiling point | 298.5 °C |
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| Flash point | 158.4 °C |
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Ammonium heptadecanoate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C
17H
33O
2NH
4.[1] This is an organic ammonium salt of heptadecanoic acid (margaric acid).[2]
Synthesis
Ammonium heptadecanoate is synthesized through the reaction of margaric acid with ammonia. This reaction involves dissolving the acid in a solvent and then adding an ammonia solution to prepare the salt. The resulting compound can be obtained through recrystallization.[3]
Physical properties
Ammonium heptadecanoate typically appears as a waxy solid and is soluble in water.
References
- ↑ "CAS 94266-36-1 Heptadecanoic acid,ammonium salt(1:1) - Alfa Chemistry". alfa-chemistry.com. https://www.alfa-chemistry.com/cas_94266-36-1.htm.
- ↑ "94266-36-1 | ammonium heptadecanoate". chemindex.com. https://www.chemindex.com/94266-36-1-cas.html.
- ↑ "Ammonium heptadecanoate (94266-36-1) for sale". vulcanchem.com. https://www.vulcanchem.com/product/vc16958640.
