Zinc laurate
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| Other names zinc dodecanoate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.017.744 |
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| Properties | |
| C24H46O4Zn | |
| Molar mass | 464.0 |
| Appearance | white powder |
| Melting point | 129 °C (264 °F; 402 K) |
| Insoluble | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Zinc laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula C
24H
46ZnO
4.[1][2] It is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid (lauric acid).[3][4]
Physical properties
[edit]Zinc laurate forms a white powder, has a slightly waxy odor.[5] It is insoluble in water.
Use
[edit]Zinc laurate is used in the personal care and cosmetics industry as an anticaking agent, dry binder, viscosity increasing agent.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Benedikt, R. (1895). Chemical analysis of oils, fats, waxes. p. 11. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ Tant, M. R.; Mauritz, K. A.; Wilkes, G. L. (31 January 1997). Ionomers: Synthesis, structure, properties and applications. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 413. ISBN 978-0-7514-0392-3. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Zinc Laurate". American Elements. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Belfiore, Laurence A. (19 October 2010). Physical Properties of Macromolecules. John Wiley & Sons. p. 743. ISBN 978-0-470-55158-5. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Zinc Laurate by Kobo Products, Inc. - Personal Care & Cosmetics". ulprospector.com. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "ZINC LAURATE в косметике. Описание, применение, полезные свойства". cosmobase.ru. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
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