Molekula
Lauric acid
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Lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and surfactant production. It appears as a white crystalline powder with a faint odor. CAS: 143-07-7, molecular formula: CH3(CH2)10COOH, molecular weight: 200.32 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Hazard classification: Danger. Molekula supplies lauric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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500 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystals or powder or crystalline powder or flakes |
| Melting Point | 42.0 - 48.0°C |
| Assay (GC Silyl Deriv) | ≥97.5% |
| Assay (aqueous acid-base titration) | 97.5 - 102.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 176 °C |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless needles |
| Odour | Characteristic, like oil of bay |
| Melting Point | 43.2 °C |
| Boiling Point | 298.9 °C |
| Density | 0.8679 g/cm³ at 50 °C |
| Water Solubility | 4.81 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Practically insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether |
| Vapour Pressure | 1.6 × 10⁻⁵ mmHg at 25 °C (extrapolated) |
| Refractive Index | 1.41830 |
| pKa | pKa = 5.3 (at 20 °C) |
| log P (octanol/water) | 4.60 |
Source: PubChem CID 3893 (HSDB, DrugBank, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 89968249 |
| CAS Number | 143-07-7 |
| IUPAC Name | dodecanoic acid |
| EC Number | 205-582-1 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3(CH2)10COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 200.32 |
| Exact Mass | 200.1776 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14) |
| PubChem CID | 3893 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2915.90.18.90 |
| Tariff Code | 2915903098 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 1-Undecanecarboxylic acid
- Aliphat No. 4
- DODECANOIC ACID
- Dodecoic acid
- Dodecylic acid
- Duodecylic acid
- Laurostearic acid
- n-Dodecanoic acid
- Ninol AA62 Extra
- Vulvic acid
Frequently asked questions
What is lauric acid used for?
Lauric acid is commonly used in the production of surfactants, detergents, and cosmetics, and as a raw material in the synthesis of other chemicals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of lauric acid?
The formula is CH3(CH2)10COOH with a molecular weight of 200.32 g/mol.
How should lauric acid be stored?
Lauric acid should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade of lauric acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies technical grade lauric acid suitable for industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply lauric acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply lauric acid in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a lauric acid order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) upon request.
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