Metallkarboksüülhappesoolade
Metallkarboksüülhappesoolad are chemical compounds formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid with a metal cation. These salts are characterized by the presence of a carboxylate anion (RCOO-) and a metal ion (M^n+). The general formula for a metal carboxylate can be represented as (RCOO)nM, where R is an alkyl or aryl group, RCOO represents the carboxylate anion, M is the metal, and n is the charge of the metal cation. The properties of these salts vary widely depending on the nature of the organic acid and the metal involved.
Many metal carboxylates are soluble in water, particularly those formed with alkali metals and lighter alkaline