Constance Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Hello, I was wondering what the formula is for soap? I heard from other sourses that it was CH3(CH2)16COONa). Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarisse Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 There is not a formula for soap because there are many soap-like substances which are commonly sodium or potassium salts of long-chain fatty acids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdurg Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Correct. 'Soap' is not a unique molecular compound. 'Soap' is a classification like 'acid' or 'base' or 'ketone'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-S Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 hey, there are some soaps that can be/are unique molecular compound, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdurg Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 hey, there are some soaps that can be/are unique molecular compound, though Yeah, and there are some acids that can be/are unique molecular compounds too. If you were to go and say 'what's the exact molecular formula for an acid?' you'd get the same response; There is no exact formula. You can give a general formula for a ketone, or an acid, or a base, but you can only give an EXACT formula for a specific compound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakuenso Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 does anyone know where the lye for soap can be obtained? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcapr Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkblade48 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 does anyone know where the lye for soap can be obtained? From a reputable chemical supplier...or other sources if you happen to have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthmjohn Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 actually, you should just go to your local hardware store. They should have Red Devil lye, 100% pure sodium hydroxide. Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevermore Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Back to the OP, the formula for soap is generaly; 2 parts deadly caustic goo, 1 part awful poison, and 2 parts scaulding hot lard. Many a colonial woman died making soap. I'd avoid making it myself if at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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