Lauric acid
USP/1356949 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Dodecanoic acid; Lauric acid; NSC 5026
CAS Number: 143-07-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H24O2
Molecular Weight: 200.32
MDL Number: MFCD00002736
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)10COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | lauric acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
| InChI key | POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Lauric acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Myristic Acid • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Substrate for CYP 4A11 |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol |  GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 348.8 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 176 °C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |