Description

Silver Icosanoate is a high-purity, organometallic salt derived from eicosanoic acid. This compound is valued for its unique combination of silver's biocidal properties and the long-chain fatty acid's hydrophobic characteristics, making it a versatile material for specialized industrial applications. It is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the advanced materials, specialty chemical synthesis, and antimicrobial formulation sectors seeking reliable, high-quality metal carboxylate precursors.

Application

• Antimicrobial Agent Precursor: Serves as a source of silver ions for developing long-lasting antimicrobial coatings and composites for textiles, plastics, and medical devices.
• Specialty Catalyst Synthesis: Used as a starting material or intermediate in the preparation of novel catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Advanced Material Fabrication: Employed in the sol-gel process or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to create thin films, conductive inks, or nanocomposites with specific electrical or optical properties.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organometallic compounds, coordination polymers, and supramolecular structures.
• Lubricant Additive: Potential use as an additive in high-performance lubricants and greases, where the silver component can provide anti-wear properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver Icosanoate
CAS No.	24687-57-8
Molecular Formula	C20H39AgO2
Molecular Weight	427.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Silver Eicosanoate; Silver Arachidate; Docosanoic Acid, Silver Salt; Eicosanoic Acid, Silver(1+) Salt; Silver(1+) Docosanoate; Arachidic Acid Silver Salt
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Quality Control

Our Silver Icosanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and consistent high purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ag Content)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.