Sodium Stearate

C₁₈H₃₅NaO₂

IUPAC: Sodium octadecanoate

CAS: 822-16-2

अवलोकन

Sodium stearate is the most common soap, formed by the saponification of fats with sodium hydroxide. It has a hydrophilic (water-loving) carboxylate head and a hydrophobic (water-repelling) hydrocarbon tail, allowing it to emulsify grease and dirt in water.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 35 1.0080
Carbon C 18 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

मूलीय संरचना

H
11.5%
C
70.5%
O
10.4%
Na
7.5%

उपयोग

  • Bar soap production
  • Cosmetics emulsifier
  • Rubber processing
  • Pharmaceutical lubricant

रोचक तथ्य

  • The oldest known soap recipe is from Babylon, around 2800 BCE

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ May dry skin with excessive use
  • ⚠ Generally safe

Structure

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]

गुण

प्रकार
salt
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
306.47 g/mol
घनत्व
1.0200 g/cm³
गलनांक
245.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
306.2535
TPSA
40.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
16
Heavy Atoms
21
Complexity
207.0

अन्य नाम

Soap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Stearate?
Sodium Stearate (C₁₈H₃₅NaO₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium octadecanoate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Stearate?
Sodium Stearate has a molar mass of 306.466 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Stearate at room temperature?
Sodium Stearate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Stearate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Stearate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Stearate?
Sodium Stearate (C₁₈H₃₅NaO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).