Chemistry:Nickel(II) stearate

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Nickel(II) stearate
Nickel stearate.svg
Names
Other names
Nickel distearate, nickel dioctadecanoate, nickel(2+) octadecanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 218-744-1
Properties
C36H70NiO4
Molar mass 625.63
Appearance green powder
Density 1.13 g/cm3
Melting point 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K)
Boiling point 359.4 °C (678.9 °F; 632.5 K)
insoluble
Hazards
GHS pictograms GHS08: Health hazardGHS09: Environmental hazard
GHS Signal word Danger
H334, H350, H360, H372, H317, H341, H410
Flash point 162.4 °C (324.3 °F; 435.5 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Nickel(II) stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of nickel and stearic acid with the chemical formula C36H70NiO4.[1][2] The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.[3] The compound is harmful if swallowed and may cause skin sensitization.[4]

Synthesis

An exchange reaction of sodium stearate and nickel dichloride:

[math]\displaystyle{ \mathsf{ NiCl_2 + 2C_{17}H_{35}COONa \ \xrightarrow{}\ Ni(C_{17}H_{35}COO)_2\downarrow + 2NaCl } }[/math]

Physical properties

Nickel(II) stearate forms a green powder.[5]

The compound is insoluble in water, methanol, ethanol, or ether, soluble in carbon tetrachloride and pyridine, slightly soluble in acetone.

Uses

The compound is used as a lubricant and in various industrial applications.

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