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Ferric stearate

Iron(III) stearate (ferric stearate) is a metal-organic compound, a salt of iron and stearic acid with the chemical formula Fe(C
17
H
35
COO
)3
.

The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.

The compound forms orange-red or brown powder. Hygroscopic.

Insoluble in water. Soluble in hot ethanol, toluene, chloroform, acetone, benzene, turpentine.

The compound is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Also, as a reagent in analytical chemistry, and as a stabilizer in biochemistry.

Ferric stearate is low-toxic.

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