Lauric Acid
SIAL/PHR1580 - Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
Synonym: Dodecanoic acid; Lauric acid; NSC 5026
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 | traceable to Ph. Eur. Y0001474 |
traceable to USP 1356949 | |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
CofA | current certificate can be downloaded |
format | neat |
grade | certified reference material |
pharmaceutical secondary standard | |
InChI | 1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
InChI key | POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA |
packaging | pkg of 1 g |
Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
storage temp. | 2-30°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Analysis Note: | These secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP and BP primary standards, where they are available. |
Application: | Lauric acid may be used as a pharmaceutical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in biopharmaceutical formulations by chromatography techniques. |
Application: | These Secondary Standards are qualified as Certified Reference Materials. These are suitable for use in several analytical applications including but not limited to pharma release testing, pharma method development for qualitative and quantitative analyses, food and beverage quality control testing, and other calibration requirements. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Substrate for CYP 4A11 |
Footnote: | To see an example of a Certificate of Analysis for this material enter LRAC0576 in the slot below. This is an example certificate only and may not be the lot that you receive. |
General description: | Lauric acid finds wide applications in cosmetics and food products. It has been tested for its use as an enhancer for topical penetration and transdermal absorption. It is used as a stabilizer for oil-in-emulsions. Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. |
Other Notes: | This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis. |
Symbol | ![]() |
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 |
Storage Temp. | 2-30°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |