Chemistry:Copper(II) laurate

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Copper(II) laurate
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Names
Other names
Copper(II) dodecanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
EC Number
  • 242-860-1
Properties
Cu(C11H23COO)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).
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Copper(II) laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula Cu(C11H23COO)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. Gilmour, A.; Pink, R. C. (1953). "454. Magnetic properties and structure of copper laurate". Journal of the Chemical Society (Resumed): 2198. doi:10.1039/JR9530002198. 
  2. (in en) Progress in Medicinal Chemistry. Elsevier. 22 September 2011. p. 458. ISBN 978-0-08-086274-3. https://books.google.com/books?id=WTJF7wzGD7oC&dq=Copper(II)+laurate&pg=PA458. Retrieved 26 January 2023. 
  3. Kharissova, Oxana V.; Irkha, Vladimir A.; Drogan, Ekaterina G.; Zagrebelnaya, Alena I.; Burlakova, Victoria E.; Shcherbakov, Igor N.; Popov, Leonid D.; Uflyand, Igor E. (1 March 2021). "Copper-Containing Nanomaterials Derived from Copper(II) Laurate as Antifriction Additives for Oil Lubricants" (in en). Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials 31 (3): 934–944. doi:10.1007/s10904-020-01855-5. ISSN 1574-1451. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10904-020-01855-5. Retrieved 26 January 2023. 
  4. Godquin-Giroud, A.M.; Marchon, J.C.; Guillon, D.; Skoulios, A. (1 January 1984). "Discotic mesophase of copper(II) laurate". Journal de Physique Lettres 45 (13): 681-684. doi:10.1051/jphyslet:019840045013068100. https://hal.science/jpa-00232397/document. Retrieved 26 January 2023.