AMMONIUM OLEATE Property

Melting point:

70-72°F

Boiling point:

440.8°C (rough estimate)

Density 

0.9758 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5000 (estimate)

solubility 

soluble in H2O; slightly soluble in acetone

form 

yellow-brown paste

color 

yellow-brown paste

Water Solubility 

soluble H2O (27°C); slightly soluble acetone [MER06]

LogP

7.698 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

Ammonium oleate (544-60-5)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Signal word

Warning

AMMONIUM OLEATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Yellow to brownish ointmentlike mass; ammonia odor. Decomposes on heating. Soluble in water and hot alcohol. Combustible.

Uses

Detergent, solidifying alcohol, demonstrating liquid crystals according to Lehmann.

General Description

Yellow-brown paste with a weak odor of ammonia. Sinks and mixes with water.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble. Gives basic solution

Reactivity Profile

Salts, basic, such as AMMONIUM OLEATE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pH's greater than 7.0. They react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in reactivity group 10 (Bases) and the neutralization of amines. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible.

Hazard

Emulsifying agent, cosmetics.

Health Hazard

Contact with eyes causes irritation. Prolonged contact may cause skin irritation.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen may form in fire.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified