Title: Bismuth Oleate
CAS Registry Number: 52951-38-9
CAS Name: (9
Z)-9-Octadecenoic acid bismuth (3+) salt
Synonyms: Oleic acid bismuth salt; bismuth trioleate
Molecular Formula: C54H99BiO6
Molecular Weight: 1053.34
Percent Composition: C 61.57%, H 9.47%, Bi 19.84%, O 9.11%
Literature References: Prepd from Bi2O3, acetic anhydride, and oleic acid: Considine,
GB 947749 (1964 to Metal & Thermit).
Properties: Solid. Sol in about 1500 parts benzene.
Use: In catalysts for manufacture of aldehydes and alcohols by the oxo process:
GB 907027 (1962 to Esso); Aldridge, Cull,
DE 1153006 (1963 to Esso),
C.A. 60, 2763 (1964).
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.