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Overview
General
Product Name:
Lauric Acid
Description:
Lauric Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is a white crystalline solid with a slight odor of bay oil. Lauric Acid is used in wetting agents, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, insecticides and food additives.
Identifiers
Chemical Name:
Lauric Acid
EC#:
205-582-1
CAS#:
143-07-7
Synonyms:
Dodecanoic acid; n-Dodecanoic acid; Dodecylic acid; Dodecoic acid; Laurostearic acid; Vulvic acid; 1-Undecanecarboxylic acid; Duodecylic acid
Molecular Formula:
C12H24O2
Classifications
Product Chemistry 1:
Oleochemicals
Product Chemistry 2:
Fatty Acids
Tags
Industries:
- Consumer
- Cosmetics
- Agrochemicals
- Personal Care & Hygiene
- Food & Nutrition
Market Segments:
- Home Cleaning
- Pesticides
- Cosmetics
- Bath & Body
Applications:
- Detergents
- Insecticide
- Skin & Face Care
Functions:
- Wetting Agents
Value Propositions:
- Anti-Microbial
- Non-Toxic
Properties
Properties
Property Name | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 299 | °C |
| Melting Point | 44-46 | °C |
| Molecular Weight | 200 | g/mol |
| Odor Threshold | 0.1 | ppm |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | 0.88 | -- |
| Vapor Density | 7 | -- |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0075 | mmHg |
| Water Solubility | 4.8 | mg/L |
Specifications
Specification Name | Value | Unit | Test Method | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 278 – 282 | mg KOH/g | -- | -- |
| C10 | 0.5 max | % | -- | -- |
| C12 | 99 min | % | -- | -- |
| C14 | 1.0 max | % | -- | -- |
| Color, 5 ¼ “Lovibond, Red/Yellow | 0.5 max/3 max | -- | -- | -- |
| Iodine Value | -- | g I/100 g | -- | -- |
| SAP Value | 279 - 283 | mg KOH/g | -- | -- |
| Titre | 43 - 44 | °C | -- | -- |
Documents
Documents
| Name | Category | Language |
|---|---|---|
 Lauric Acid (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | EN |
 Lauric Acid (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Technical Data Sheet (TDS) | EN |
