Cupric stearate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

~250°: Grant, Can. J. Chem. 42, 951 (1964)

Density 

1.100

form 

blue-green amorphous powder

Water Solubility 

insoluble H2O, ethanol, ether; solublepyridine, dioxane [MER06]

CAS DataBase Reference

660-60-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Cupric stearate (660-60-6)

Cupric stearate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Light-blue powder. Soluble in ether, chloroform, benzene, turpentine, hot benzene, toluene, carbon tetrachloride; insoluble in water and alcohol. Combustible.

Uses

In antifouling paints; in textile and wood preservatives; in rubber aging; as catalyst.

Preparation

Copper(II) stearate (octadecanoate) is prepared by the reaction of copper(II) sulfate solutions with sodium stearate. It is insoluble in water. It is used as a fungicide and algicide for wood and textiles and as an antifouling pigment in paints. It is marketed as a 10% copper solution in an organic solvent.

Cupric stearate(660-60-6)Related Product Information

• COPPER(II) METHOXIDE
• COPPER PROPIONATE
• Cupric acetate
• COPPER (II) UNDECYLENATE
• Cupric stearate
• Magnesium stearate
• Barium stearate
• LEAD STEARATE
• STEARATE
• octadecanoic acid
• GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
• Sodium stearate
• Monostearin
• Copper(II) sulfate
• Copper
• Calcium stearate
• Stearic acid
• Aluminum Stearate