Dodecanoic Acid

• CAS: 143-07-7
• Catalog Number: ACM143077
• Category: Other Products; Fatty Acids and Ester Homologs
• Molecular Weight: 200.32
• Molecular Formula: C12H24O2
• Description: Lauric acid or systematically, dodecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with a 12-carbon atom chain, thus falling into the medium chain fatty acids, is a white, powdery solid with a faint odor of bay oil or soap.
• Synonyms: n-Dodecanoic acid
• IUPAC Name: Dodecanoic acid
• Canonical SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
• InChI: POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• InChI Key: InChI=1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14)
• Boiling Point: 225 °C 100mmHg(lit.)
• Melting Point: 44-46 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 156ºC
• Density: 0.883g/ml
• Appearance: Clear liquid
• Storage: Room temperature
• Active Content: 95%
• CNo.Chain: C12:0
• Compound Derivative: Acid
• EC Number: 205-582-1
• Fatty Acid: Dodecanoic; (Lauric)
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Hazard Statements: Xi
• HS Code: 2916399090
• LogP: 3.99190
• MDL Number: MFCD00002736
• Physical State: Solid
• PSA: 37.3
• Refractive Index: 1.4304
• Safety Description: 37/39-26-39-36
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
• Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
• Supplemental Hazard Statements: H401-H318-H319
• Symbol: GHS05,GHS07
• Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg ( 121 °C)
• WGK Germany: 1

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of lauric acid?

The molecular formula of lauric acid is C12H24O2.

What are some synonyms for lauric acid?

Some synonyms for lauric acid include dodecanoic acid, n-Dodecanoic acid, and dodecylic acid.

What is the molecular weight of lauric acid?

The molecular weight of lauric acid is 200.32 g/mol.

What is the IUPAC name of lauric acid?

The IUPAC name of lauric acid is dodecanoic acid.

What is the InChIKey of lauric acid?

The InChIKey of lauric acid is POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What is one of the roles of lauric acid?

One of the roles of lauric acid is as an antibacterial agent.

What is a common use of lauric acid in laboratory investigations?

Lauric acid is often used in laboratory investigations of melting-point depression.

What is the UNII number for lauric acid?

The UNII number for lauric acid is 1160N9NU9U.

What is the FEMA number for lauric acid?

The FEMA number for lauric acid is 2614.

What is the CAS number for lauric acid?

The CAS number for lauric acid is 143-07-7.

Synthetic Use

Downstream Synthesis Route 1

• 143-07-7
• 37091-73-9

• 80-73-9
• 112-16-3

Reference: [1] Patent: US5750779, 1998, A,

Downstream Synthesis Route 2

• 143-07-7
• 141-43-5

• 142-78-9

Reference: [1] Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2009, vol. 5,

Downstream Synthesis Route 3

• 143-07-7

• 142-78-9

Reference: [1] Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 2011, vol. 9, # 3, p. 851 - 864
[2] Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2017, vol. 26, # 11, p. 2951 - 2966

Downstream Synthesis Route 4

• 71-23-8
• 143-07-7

• 3681-78-5

Reference: [1]Patent: US6350896,2002,B1 .Location in patent: Example 6

Downstream Synthesis Route 5

• 143-07-7
• 16308-92-2

• 102456-10-0

Reference: [1]Patent: US6350896,2002,B1 .Location in patent: Example 6

Downstream Synthesis Route 6

• 143-07-7

• 1120-16-7

Reference: [1]Kogyo Kagaku zasshi / Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry,1953,vol. 56,p. 547
Chem.Abstr.,1954,p. 12454

* For details of the synthesis route, please refer to the original source to ensure accuracy.