Ammonium oleate
Agent Name
Ammonium oleate
CAS Number
544-60-5
Formula
C18-H34-O2.H3-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
9-Octadecenoic acid, ammonium salt; Ammonia soap; Ammonium 9-octadecenoate; Ammonium oleate; Oleic acid, ammonium salt (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ammonium Compounds
Description
Yellow to brownish solid with an odor of ammonia; [Hawley] Softens at 10 to 13 deg C; melts at 21 to 22 deg C; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in cosmetics and as an emulsifying agent; [Hawley] Used in detergents and to solidify alcohol; [Merck Index] Used as a dispersing agent in polishes for nonferrous metals; [Ullmann]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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