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
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901204
• Flavis number: 8.012
• NACRES: NA.21

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.)
• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H318
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 348.8 °F
• Flash Point(C): 176 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves