Potassium oleate

Agent Name
Potassium oleate
Alternative Name
Potassium cis-9-octadecenoic acid
CAS Number
143-18-0
Formula
C18-H34-O2.K
Major Category
Other Uses
Potassium oleate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Potassium cis-9-octadecenoic acid; 9-Octadecenoic acid, potassium salt; Potassium 9-octadecenoate; 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, potassium salt; Oleic acid, potassium salt; Potassium 9-octadecenoate, (Z)-; Potassium cis-9-octadecenoate; Trenamine D-200; Trenamine D-201; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Emulsifiers/Surfactants
Description
Yellowish, brownish, or grey-tan solid or brown liquid; [HSDB] Brown solid or clear to amber liquid; [CAMEO] Beige powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as detergent and emulsifying agent; Also used in fungicidal preparations; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye, nose, and throat irritant; [HSDB]; An irritant; [MSDSonline]
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