Lauric acid

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₄O₂
CAS Number	143-07-7

FC-0616403

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	dodecanoic acid
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChI Key	POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	91.4 °C
Melting Point	44-46°C
Flash Point	235 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	0.8679 g/cu cm at 50 °C

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

235 °F (NTP, 1992)

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.