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Sigma-Aldrich

Lauric acid

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Dodecanoic acid, ABL, Lauric acid

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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
Organoleptic:
fatty
grade:
FG
Halal
Kosher
biological source:
palm oil
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
food allergen:
no known allergens

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.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fatty

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14)

InChI key

POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.

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).

Pictograms

Corrosion
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

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SHBS0905
SHBR4650
SHBR7038
SHBR0755
SHBQ8183

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Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 608-608 (2012)
Influence of free fatty acids on sweet cream butter flavor. J
McDaniel MR, et al.
Journal of Food Science, 34(3), 251-254 (1969)
Edible coatings for lightly processed fruits and vegetables.
Baldwin EA, et al.
Hortscience: a Publication of the American Society For Horticultural Science Hortscience, 30(1), 35-38 (1995)
A study on characteristic flavor compounds in traditional Chinese rice wine?Guyue Longshan rice wine
Cao Y, et al.
Journal of the Institute of Brewing, 116(2), 182-189 (2010)
Coconut oil as base oil for industrial lubricants-evaluation and modification of thermal, oxidative and low temperature properties.
Jayadas NH and Prabhakaran Nair K.
Tribology International, 39(9), 873-878 (2006)
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