Zirconium stearate
Names
Other names
zirconium(4+) octadecanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 239-951-3
  • InChI=1S/4C18H36O2.Zr/c4*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h4*2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;;;;+4/p-4
    Key: VRQWWCJWSIOWHG-UHFFFAOYSA-J
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Zr+4]
Properties
C
72H
140ZrO
8
Molar mass 1225.1
Appearance white powder
Density g/cm3
Boiling point 359.4 °C (678.9 °F; 632.5 K)
insoluble
Hazards
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).

Zirconium stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of zirconium and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
72H
140ZrO
8.[1][2]

The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.[3][4]

Synthesis

Zirconium stearate is prepared by boiling stearic acid and sodium carbonate in water and then adding zirconium oxychloride solution.[5]

Also, zirconium stearate can be prepared by reacting zirconium nitrate and sodium oleate.[6]

Physical properties

The compound forms white powder.[7]

Uses

Zirconium stearate is used as a raw material for waterproofing materials and emulsion stabilizers.[8]

Also used as a flattening agent.[9]

References

  1. ^ "zirconium stearate [15844-92-5], Information for zirconium stearate [15844-92-5], Suppliers of zirconium stearate [15844-92-5]". chemnet.com. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  2. ^ "zirconium stearate - 15844-92-5 | Vulcanchem". vulcanchem.com. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ Occupational Exposures in Santa Clara County: Santa Clara Valley Integrated Environmental Management Project. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX. 1986. p. 18. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  4. ^ Schick, M. J. (19 September 2017). Surface Characteristics of Fibers and Textiles: Part Ii. Routledge. p. 518. ISBN 978-1-351-41264-3. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  5. ^ The Chemical Trade Journal and Chemical Engineer. Davis Bros. (C.T.J.) Limited. 1954. p. 1060. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  6. ^ Mathews, Joseph Howard; Holmes, Harry Nicholls; Weiser, Harry Boyer (1926). Colloid Symposium Monograph. Williams & Wilkins Company. p. 52. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  7. ^ "zirconium stearate, 15844-92-5". thegoodscentscompany.com. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Zirconium Compounds | Products". Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  9. ^ Kinzie, Charles J.; Eugene, Wainer (19 November 1940). "Zirconium salts of water-insoluble fatty acids and methods of making same". Retrieved 1 March 2023.


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