Nickel(II) stearate

Nickel(II) stearate
Names
Other names
Nickel distearate, nickel dioctadecanoate, nickel(2+) octadecanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.017.041 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 218-744-1
  • InChI=1S/2C18H36O2.Ni/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h2*2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;;+2/p-2
    Key: JMWUYEFBFUCSAK-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Ni+2]
Properties
C
36H
70NiO
4
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 labelling:
GHS08: Health hazardGHS09: Environmental hazard
Danger
H317, H334, H341, H350, H360, H372, 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).

Nickel(II) stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of nickel and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
36H
70NiO
4.[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:

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.

References

  1. ^ "Nickel(II) stearate". Sigma Aldrich. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Nickel(II) Stearate". American Elements. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Nickel(II) stearate | CAS 2223-95-2". Santa Cruz Biotechnology. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  4. ^ User guide and indices to the initial inventory, substance name index. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1979. p. 998. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Nickel(II) stearate - Hazardous Agents | Haz-Map". haz-map.com. Retrieved 28 February 2023.


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