| Chemistry name: | cupric oleate |
| M Formula: | Cu(C18H33O2)2 |
| Properties: | |
| Brown powder or greenish-blue mass. Soluble in ether; insoluble in water. Combustible. | |
| Derivation: | |
| Interaction of copper sulfate and sodium oleate. | |
| Use: | |
| Preserving fish nets and marine lines, fungicide, insecticide, ore flotation, lubricating oil antioxidant, emulsifying agent, fuel-oil ignition improver, catalyst. | |