Lauric acid

Lauric acid, also known as n-dodecanoic acid and n-alkanoic acid is a fatty acid with structural formula CH3(CH2)10COOH . It is the main acid in coconut oil and in palm kernel oil, and is believed to have antimicrobial

Related Topics:
Fatty acid - Coconut oil - Palm kernel oil

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properties.

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Physical data

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Appearance: white solid with a faint odour of bay oil

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Melting point: 44 - 46 C

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Boiling point: 225 C at 100 mm Hg

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Vapour density:

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Vapour pressure: 1 mm at 121 C

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Density (g cm-3): 0.883

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Stability

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Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.

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Toxicology

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Eye, skin and respiratory irritant.

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Transport information

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Non-hazardous for air, sea and road transport.

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Personal protection

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Minimize contact.

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