Dodecanoic acid
SIAL/61609 - analytical standard
Synonym: Lauric acid; NSC 5026
CAS Number: 143-07-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H24O2
Molecular Weight: 200.32
EC Number: 205-582-1
MDL Number: MFCD00002736
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)10COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥99.0% (GC) |
| biological source | plant |
| format | neat |
| functional group | carboxylic acid |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
| InChI key | POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 43-46 °C |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Substrate for CYP 4A11 |
| General description: | This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food. Find all available reference materials for compounds listed in 10/2011 here ![]() |
| Symbol | GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 41 |
| Safety Statements | 26-39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 348.8 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 176 °C |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (GC) |
| mp | 43-46 °C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |


