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Potassium laurate

SKU 90037263 CAS 10124-65-9 Available on enquiry

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Potassium laurate is a potassium salt of lauric acid primarily used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and cleansing agent in personal care formulations. It is also used as an active ingredient in insecticide, herbicide and algaecide products, and as a lubricating, anticaking and release agent. It is identified by CAS number 10124-65-9 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Potassium laurate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037263
CAS Number: 10124-65-9
IUPAC Name: potassium dodecanoate
EC Number: 233-344-7
Exact Mass: 238.1335
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[K+]
InChIKey: HIDKSOTTZRMUML-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI: InChI=1S/C12H24O2.K/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;/h2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);/q;+1/p-1
PubChem CID: 23675775

Synonyms

Caswell No. 694A
Dodecanoic acid, potassium salt
Dodecanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1)
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079021
LAURIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
Potassium dodecanoate

Frequently asked questions

What is Potassium laurate used for?

Potassium laurate is primarily used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and cleansing agent in various cosmetic and personal care formulations.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Potassium laurate?

The chemical formula for Potassium laurate is C12H23KO2 and it has a molecular weight of 238.41 g/mol.

How should Potassium laurate be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances.

What grade of Potassium laurate is available?

Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the specific grade and purity levels currently in stock.

Can Molekula supply Potassium laurate in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Potassium laurate in bulk quantities to meet your specific manufacturing or research requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory compliance.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.