Lauric acid
ALDRICH/W261408 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Dodecanoic acid; ABL; Lauric acid
CAS Number: 143-07-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H24O2
Molecular Weight: 200.32
EC Number: 205-582-1
MDL Number: MFCD00002736
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)10COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | palm oil |
| bp | 225 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.883 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
| InChI key | POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 44-46 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | fatty |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.860 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 173.340 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 121 °C) |
| 50 mmHg ( 210 °C) |
| Application: |
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| General description: | Lauric acid is the most abundant fatty acid present in coconut oil. It is also one of the main flavor constituents of Chinese rice wine and sweet cream butter. Lauric acid is commonly used in lubricants and also in edible-coating formulations. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10, 25 kg in fiber drum |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
).| Symbol |  GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 41 |
| Safety Statements | 26-39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 348.8 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 176 °C |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 225 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 44-46 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.883 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2614 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |