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A fatty acid with a 12 carbon chain. Lauric acid occurs naturally in [[coconut oil]] and [[laurel]] oil. At room temperature, lauric acid is a solid. The waxy compound is used to make [[alkyd resin|alkyd resins]], [[wetting agent|wetting agents]], [[soap|soaps]], [[detergent|detergents]], and [[insecticide|insecticides]]. | A fatty acid with a 12 carbon chain. Lauric acid occurs naturally in [[coconut oil]] and [[laurel]] oil. At room temperature, lauric acid is a solid. The waxy compound is used to make [[alkyd resin|alkyd resins]], [[wetting agent|wetting agents]], [[soap|soaps]], [[detergent|detergents]], and [[insecticide|insecticides]]. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
dodecanoic acid; laurostearic acid; dodecoic acid | dodecanoic acid; laurostearic acid; dodecoic acid | ||
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| + | * Combustible. Flash point = 112 C. | ||
| + | * Contact may cause skin and eye irritation | ||
| + | * CDH Fine Chemicals: [https://www.cdhfinechemical.com/images/product/msds/19_1182812426_LAURICACID-CASNO.143-07-7-MSDS.pdf SDS] | ||
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Soluble in benzene and ether. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water. | Soluble in benzene and ether. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 44 | + | | 44 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 0.869 | + | | 0.869 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| − | | 160-165 | + | | 160-165 C |
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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5396 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5396 | ||
Latest revision as of 08:37, 16 September 2022
Description
A fatty acid with a 12 carbon chain. Lauric acid occurs naturally in Coconut oil and Laurel oil. At room temperature, lauric acid is a solid. The waxy compound is used to make alkyd resins, wetting agents, soaps, detergents, and insecticides.
Synonyms and Related Terms
dodecanoic acid; laurostearic acid; dodecoic acid
Risks
- Combustible. Flash point = 112 C.
- Contact may cause skin and eye irritation
- CDH Fine Chemicals: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in benzene and ether. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | CH3(CH2)10COOH |
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| CAS | 143-07-7 |
| Melting Point | 44 C |
| Density | 0.869 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 200.31 |
| Boiling Point | 160-165 C |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5396
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993