2644. Cupric Oleate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 1120-44-1
9-Octadecenoic acid copper salt.
C36H66CuO4; mol wt 626.45.
C 69.02%, H 10.62%, Cu 10.14%, O 10.22%.
(C17H33COO)2Cu.

Description and references

Prepd from CuSO4 and K oleate: Nelson, Pink, J. Chem. Soc. 1954, 4412.

Properties

Blue to green solid. Practically insol in water. Slightly sol in alcohol; sol in ether.

Note

Ingredient of Cuprex, a hydrocarbon mixture used as a topical pediculicide.

Use

In antifouling compositions; as emulsifier and dispersing agent; as antioxidant in lubricating oils; as combustion-improver in fuel oils; as stabilizer for amide polymers; as catalyst.