W261408

Lauric acid

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Dodecanoic acid, ABL, Lauric acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₀COOH
• CAS Number: 143-07-7
• Molecular Weight: 200.32
• FEMA Number: 2614
• Beilstein: 1099477
• EC Number: 205-582-1
• Council of Europe no.: 12
• MDL number: MFCD00002736
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901204
• Flavis number: 8.012
• NACRES: NA.21
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• biological source: palm oil
• food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: palm oil
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.860; FDA 21 CFR 173.340
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 121 °C); 50 mmHg ( 210 °C)
• Assay: ≥98%
• bp: 225 °C/100 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 44-46 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.883 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Description

General description

Lauric acid is the most abundant fatty acid present in coconut oil.[1] It is also one of the main flavor constituents of Chinese rice wine[2] and sweet cream butter.[3] Lauric acid is commonly used in lubricants and also in edible-coating formulations.[4][5]

Application

• Deep Eutectic Solvent Self-Assembled Reverse Nanomicelles for Transdermal Delivery of Sparingly Soluble Drugs.: This paper discusses the development of deep eutectic solvent-based nanomicelles for enhancing the transdermal delivery of poorly soluble drugs, with potential applications in drug delivery systems (Li et al., 2024).


• An Eco-Friendly and High-Yield Extraction of Rare Earth from the Leaching Solution of Ion Adsorbed Minerals.: Presents an eco-friendly method for extracting rare earth elements from leaching solutions, emphasizing the role of lauric acid in improving the extraction process (Yu et al., 2024).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H318
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 348.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 176 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves