Chemistry:Ammonium heptadecanoate

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Ammonium heptadecanoate
Names
IUPAC name
azanium;heptadecanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
EC Number
  • 304-443-3
Properties
C17H37NO2
Molar mass 287.488 g·mol−1
Appearance waxy solid
Boiling point 298.5 °C
soluble
Hazards
Flash point 158.4 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ammonium heptadecanoate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C
17
H
33
O
2
NH
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.

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