| Molecular weight | 200.32 |
| EINECS | 205-582-1 |
| Storage Temperature | Store below +30°C. |
| Water solubility | insoluble |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents. |
| Merck | 14,5384 |
| Form | Crystalline Powder of Flakes |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 121 °C) |
| Solubility | 4.81mg/l |
| Boiling Point | 225 °C100 mm Hg |
| FEMA | 2614 | LAURIC ACID |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| BRN Number | 1099477 |
| Color | White |
| Refractive Index | 1.4304 |
| Melting Point | 44-46 °C |
| Density | 0.883 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | RSPO Certified Lauric Acid 99% uses and applications include: Plasticizing alkyd resin comonomer; wetting agents; superfatting agent in soaps; detergents; insecticides; emulsifier, stabilizer for polymerization of nitrile rubberslatexes; plastics processing lubricant; fragrance; emulsifier in cosmetics; flavoring agent, defoamer, foam stabilizer, glazing agent, lubricant in foods; lubricant, emulsifier in pharmaceuticals; pharmaceutical intermediate; in food packaging adhesives; defoamer in food-contact paper coatings, paperpaperboard; food-contact textiles; foam stabilizer, emulsifier, viscous builder, detergent for car shampoos, cleaning, cosmetics, dispersants, lubricants
Suggested storage of RSPO Certified Lauric Acid 99%: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents and sources of ignition; ground all equip. containing this material
FEMA#: 2614; INS570; E570 |
| Class | Natural Products, Natural Products, RSPO Certified Products |
| Function | Emulsifier, Acid, Dispersant, Stabilizer, Fragrance, Flavor, Lubricant |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Textiles, Adhesives, Plastics, Rubber, Detergent, Flavor, Fragrance |
