Neutralize CH3 OHOH CH3 0 H.O stronger carboxlate weaker acid anion acid
§ CH3 O OH OH CH3 O O H2O Neutralize
Long-Chain Carboxylate Salts Form Micelles -unbranched carboxylic acids with 12-18 Carbons give carboxylate salts that form micelles in water ONa sodium stearate (sodium octadecanoate) CH3(CH2)16CO Nat
§unbranched carboxylic acids with 12-18 Carbons §give carboxylate salts that form micelles in water Long-Chain Carboxylate Salts Form Micelles