Dodecanoic acid (Lauric acid) PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]
CRM
Synonym: Dodecanoic acid, ABL, Lauric acid
Linear Formula:
C12H24O2
Molecular Weight: 200.32 g/mol
CAS Number: 143-07-7
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 1 mmHg ( 121 °C), 50 mmHg ( 210 °C) |
| Water Solubility | 0.058 g/l at 20 °C |
| Autoignition temp. | > 250 °C |
| Assay Purity | >=99% |
| B pt. | 225 °C |
| M pt. | 44 - 46 °C |
| Density | 0.883 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Form | Solid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H318 |
| Precautionary Statement | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29159099 |
| Flash point | 176 °C |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| UN Number | NA |
Description
Application
Production of soaps and surfactants.Cosmetics and personal care products. Pharmaceutical formulations and excipients. Food additives and flavoring applications. Chemical intermediates for esters and specialty chemicals. Industrial lubricants and emulsifiers.
Purpose
Used as a raw material in the manufacture of soaps detergents cosmetics pharmaceuticals and food additives. It also serves as an intermediate in chemical synthesis.
General Description
Dodecanoic acid commonly known as lauric acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid naturally found in coconut oil palm kernel oil and milk fats. It appears as a white powder with a faint characteristic odor.
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