Lauric Acid PurReagent, >=98.0% (GC)

PurReagent


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 >=98%
B pt. 298 °C
M pt. 45 °C
Density 0.883 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H318
Precautionary Statement  P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29159099
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Lauric acid is widely used in the manufacture of soaps and surfactants personal care products lubricants food emulsifiers and chemical intermediates and it is also used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations due to its antimicrobial properties.

Purpose
The primary purpose of lauric acid is to serve as a raw material for the production of soaps detergents cosmetics pharmaceuticals and food additives.

General Description
Lauric acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with the molecular formula C12H24O2 naturally found in high concentrations in coconut oil palm kernel oil and some dairy fats.