Cobaltous Oleate

Name:
Cobaltous Oleate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	cobalt oleate
M Formula:	Co(C18H33O2)2
Properties:
Brown, amorphous powder. Mp 235C. Soluble in alcohol and ether; insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
By heating cobaltous chloride and sodium oleate followed by filtration and drying.
Use:
Paint and varnish driers.

See Soap (2).