Manganese laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula C
24
H
48
MnO
4
.[1] The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid (lauric acid).

Manganese laurate
Names
Other names
manganese dodecanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 244-291-4
  • InChI=1S/2C12H24O2.Mn/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;/h2*2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);
    Key: HSWQKOUKDQSLCY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O.CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O.[Mn]
Properties
C24H48MnO4
Molar mass 455.582 g·mol−1
Appearance pale pink powder
Density 0.376
Melting point 104.95 °C (220.91 °F; 378.10 K)
Insoluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Preparation

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Reaction of sodium laurate with manganese chloride.[citation needed]

Physical properties

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Manganese laurate forms pale pink chrystalline powder.

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol.[2] Slightly soluble in decane.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Benedikt, R. (1895). Chemical analysis of oils, fats, waxes. p. 11. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  2. ^ Theses, Chemistry. Johns Hopkins University. 1889. p. 27. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  3. ^ Emanuel', N. M. (19 November 2013). The Oxidation of Hydrocarbons in the Liquid Phase. Elsevier. p. 27. ISBN 978-1-4831-4925-7. Retrieved 31 January 2023.