LAURIC ACID- ▸ 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
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →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.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 205-582-1
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
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.
How do I buy bulk lauric acid?
RawSource supplies lauric acid in bulk bags, drums, and bulk quantities with a CoA and SDS. Submit an RFQ with your target grade, volume, and packaging for a current bulk quote rather than a per-unit retail price.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Lauric Acid (Dodecanoic Acid)?
Lauric Acid (Dodecanoic Acid) (CAS 143-07-7) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 205-582-1).