Lauric Acid
Lauric acid or systematically dodecanoic acid, the saturated fatty acid with a 12-carbon atom chain, thus falling into the medium chain fatty acids, is a white, powdery solid with a faint odor of bay oil or soap.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H24O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 200.31 |
| CAS Number | [143-07-7] |
| Description | White crystalline powder or flakes |
| C12-content (%) | 99 min |
| C8-content (%) | 1 max |
| C14-content (%) | 1 max |
| Titre in Degree Celcius | Report |
| Moisture | 0.2 max |
| Acid value | 279-281 |
| Saponification Value | 280-282 |
| Iodine Value (mg of I2/gm) | Report |
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Detergents | In manufacture of fatty esters used as surfactants In manufacture of C12 alcohols |
| Cosmetics | In cosmetic formulation |
| Renewable Energy | In Manufacture of methyl laurate used as biodiesel for blending. |
