Title: Calcium Oleate
CAS Registry Number: 142-17-6
CAS Name: 9-Octadecenoic acid calcium salt
Synonyms: oleic acid calcium salt
Molecular Formula: C36H66CaO4
Molecular Weight: 602.98
Percent Composition: C 71.71%, H 11.03%, Ca 6.65%, O 10.61%
Line Formula: Ca(C18H33O2)2
Literature References: Prepn: Harrison,
Biochem. J. 18, 1222 (1924); Pink,
J. Chem. Soc. 1939, 619.
Properties: Pale-yellow transparent solid. Dec above 140°. Slowly absorbs moisture from the air to form the monohydrate. Practically insol in water, alcohol, ether, acetone, petr ether; sol in chloroform, benzene.
Use: Thickening lubricating grease; waterproofing concrete; emulsifier for benzene, kerosene, etc.; in modeling waxes to vary hardness.