Magnesium Oleate

Name:
Magnesium Oleate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Mg(C18H33O2)2
Properties:
Yellowish mass. Soluble in linseed oil, hydrocarbons, alcohol, and ether; insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
Interaction of magnesium chloride and sodium oleate.
Use:
Varnish driers, in dry-cleaning solvents (to prevent spontaneous ignition), emulsifying agent, lubricant for plasticizers.