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Lauric Acid (Dodecanoic Acid)

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CAS 143-07-7 · Formula C12H24O2 · MW 200.32 g/mol

A coconut-derived C12 fatty acid feedstock for soaps, surfactants, and esters. It is used in the manufacture of soaps and detergents, as a feedstock for surfactants and esters, and as an emulsifier and wetting agent.

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HS Code
2915.90
At a Glance
Material Family
Acids & Salts
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Cleaning / Degreasing · Surfactancy
Functional Roles
Cleaning / Degreasing Surfactancy Synthesis Intermediate Emolliency Conditioning Biocidal Action
INCI Name
LAURIC ACID
CosIng Functions
CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care Industrial Manufacturing
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Soaps & detergents: feedstock for soap and detergent manufacture
  • ▸ Surfactant intermediate: raw material for surfactants and fatty esters
  • ▸ Emulsifier & wetting agent: emulsifying and wetting ingredient
  • ▸ Coatings: component of alkyd resins
  • ▸ Food & cosmetics: food additive and cosmetic emulsifier/cleansing ingredient
Physical Properties
Melting Point
44 °C
Boiling Point
225 °C at 100 mmHg
Density
0.883
Solubility
< 1 mg/mL at 21 °C
Vapor Pressure
1 mmHg at 121 °C; 5 mmHg at 151 °C; 760 mmHg at 299 °C
Flash Point
113 °C
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2915 . 90
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.15
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2915.90
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
143-07-7
Molecular Formula
C12H24O2
Molecular Weight
200.32 g/mol
IUPAC Name
dodecanoic acid
INCI Name
LAURIC ACID
PubChem CID
3893
InChI Key
POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
lauric acid DODECANOIC ACID n-Dodecanoic acid Dodecylic acid Laurostearic acid Vulvic acid Dodecoic acid Duodecylic acid 1-Undecanecarboxylic acid Aliphat No. 4 Ninol AA62 Extra Wecoline 1295 Hydrofol acid 1255 Hydrofol acid 1295 Univol U-314 Duodecyclic acid Hystrene 9512 Lauric acid, pure Laurinsaeure
Full Description

Lauric Acid (CAS 143-07-7), or dodecanoic acid, is a saturated C12 fatty acid present in coconut and palm-kernel oils, supplied as a white solid. It is used in the manufacture of soaps and detergents, as a feedstock for surfactants and esters, and as an emulsifier and wetting agent. Additional uses include alkyd resins, cosmetics, and food additives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is lauric acid used for?

Lauric acid is a C12 saturated fatty acid used as a feedstock for soaps, detergents, surfactants, and fatty esters, and as an emulsifier and wetting agent. It is also used in alkyd resins, cosmetics, and as a food additive.

What foods are high in lauric acid?

Lauric acid occurs naturally at high levels in coconut oil and palm-kernel oil, which are the principal commercial feedstocks. The supplied material is a refined dodecanoic acid produced from these oils.

What is lauric acid made from?

Commercial lauric acid is produced by hydrolyzing and fractionating coconut or palm-kernel oils to isolate the C12 fatty acid (dodecanoic acid, CAS 143-07-7), then purifying it to a white solid.

What is the formula and CAS number for lauric acid?

Lauric acid is dodecanoic acid with molecular formula C12H24O2 and CAS number 143-07-7. It classifies under HS code 2915.90 as a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid and is supplied as a white solid.

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