Lauric acid cas 143-07-7, also known as dodecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid. Its molecular formula is C12H24O2. Although it is named lauric acid, it only accounts for 1-3% of the lauric oil content. At present, the vegetable oils with high lauric acid content are coconut oil 45-52%, palm kernel 44-52%, babassu kernel 43-44%, etc. Lauric acid belongs to saturated fatty acid.
Physicochemical properties
1. Character: white needle shaped crystal, slightly scented with laurel oil.
2. Density (g/mL, 50 ℃): 0.8830
3. Saturated vapor pressure (kPa, 121 ℃): 0.133 [2]
4. Melting point (℃): 44
5. Boiling point (℃, normal pressure): 299
6. Flash point (℃):>110