Magnesium laurate

• CAS: 4040-48-6
• Catalog Number: ACM4040486
• Category: Main Products
• Molecular Weight: 422.92
• Molecular Formula: C24H46MgO4
• Appearance: Solid

Case Study

Physicochemical Characterization of Magnesium Laurate in Solvent Systems

Singh, Chitra, et al. Asian J of Adv Basic Sci 6.1 (2018): 54-57.

Understanding the micellization behavior and thermodynamic properties of magnesium soaps like magnesium laurate is essential for applications in colloid chemistry and formulation science. This study characterized magnesium laurate's conductometric and viscometric properties in a chloroform-propylene glycol solvent mixture. The aim was to determine its critical micelle concentration (CMC), molar conductance, dissociation constant, and thermodynamic parameters (ΔH, ΔG, ΔS) for dissociation and micellization processes.
Experimental Approach: Conductivity measurements at four temperatures evaluated dissociation and micellization behavior. Density and viscosity data were analyzed using Einstein, Vands, Mouliks, and Jones-Dole equations to assess solvent interactions. Thermodynamic parameters were calculated from temperature-dependent conductivity data.
Key Findings:
· Electrolyte Behavior: Magnesium laurate acts as a weak electrolyte, with micellization favored over dissociation.
· CMC Stability: The CMC value of magnesium laurate was slightly affected by temperature changes, increasing from 11.9×10³ at 30°C to 13.6×10³ at 45°C.
· Solvent Interaction: Viscosity/density equations confirmed significant interactions between magnesium laurate and solvent molecules.
· Thermodynamics of Dissociation: Dissociation is exothermic (ΔH = -2.67 kJ·mol^-1). Negative ΔH and calculated ΔG/ΔS values indicate spontaneous dissociation driven by enthalpy.

Study on conductivity and viscosity studies of magnesium laurate

Singh, Chitra, S. K. Upadhyaya, and Kamal Kishore. Asian J of Adv Basic Sci 6.1 (2018): 54-57.

The conductivity of magnesium octanoate and magnesium laurate solutions in chloroform-propylene glycol mixtures was measured at four different temperatures to determine the CMC, molar conductance, dissociation constant, and thermodynamic parameters of the dissociation and colloidization processes. The conductivity measurements indicate that these soaps behave as weak electrolytes, with micellization processes favoring dissociation. These equations confirm the presence of significant interactions between the magnesium soap and solvent molecules.
The conductivity of magnesium octanoate and magnesium laurate solutions in non-aqueous media was measured using an immersion conductivity cell with a platinum-plated electrode. All measurements were performed between 30 and 45°C. The viscosity and density of the magnesium octanoate and magnesium laurate solutions were measured using a viscometer and a specific gravity scale.

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Magnesium laurate?

The molecular formula of Magnesium laurate is C24H46MgO4.

What are the synonyms for Magnesium laurate?

The synonyms for Magnesium laurate are Magnesium dodecanoate, Magnesium dilaurate, and Dodecanoic acid, magnesium salt.

What is the molecular weight of Magnesium laurate?

The molecular weight of Magnesium laurate is 422.9 g/mol.

What is the parent compound of Magnesium laurate?

The parent compound of Magnesium laurate is Lauric Acid (CID 3893).

What are the component compounds of Magnesium laurate?

The component compounds of Magnesium laurate are Magnesium (CID 5462224) and Lauric Acid (CID 3893).

When was Magnesium laurate created?

Magnesium laurate was created on August 8, 2005.

When was Magnesium laurate last modified?

Magnesium laurate was last modified on October 21, 2023.

What is the IUPAC name of Magnesium laurate?

The IUPAC name of Magnesium laurate is magnesium;dodecanoate.

What is the InChI of Magnesium laurate?

The InChI of Magnesium laurate is InChI=1S/2C12H24O2.Mg/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;/h2*2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);/q;;+2/p-2.

What is the CAS number of Magnesium laurate?

The CAS number of Magnesium laurate is 4040-48-6.