Fatty acid salts

Pronunciation
/FAT-ee AK-sid SALTS/
Category
Chemistry
Singular
Fatty acid salt
Plural
Fatty acid salts

Definition

Salts formed by the reaction of fatty acids with a base, such as potassium hydroxide. These salts are often used as insecticides.

Etymology

From the combination of 'fatty acid' and 'salt'.

Example

Potassium laurate is a common fatty acid salt used in insecticidal soaps.

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