Ammonium palmitate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula . This is an organic ammonium salt of palmitic acid.
Synthesis Ammonium palmitate can be prepared by reacting palmitic acid and excess 28-30% -solution.
Physical properties Ammonium palmitate forms yellow-white powder, soluble in water. It is slightly soluble in benzene and xylene, practically insoluble in acetone, ethanol, methanol, , or naphtha.
X-ray diffraction studies of ammonium palmitate show crystals that belong to monoclinic space group P21/n.
Uses The compound is used to produce waterproofing fabrics and for thickening lubricants.
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