Dodecanoic acid, typically 99.5%

Product Code. 11359697

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 042038.18

Description

CAS: 143-07-7 | C12H24O2 | 200.322 g/mol

Dodecanoic acid is used in the preparation of cosmetics, soaps, alkyd resins and wetting agents. It is also used to measure the molar mass of an unknown substance through freezing point depression. It is also used as a food additive and an active component in a treatment for acne. In addition to this, it is a substrate for acylation of certain proteins based on the murine studies.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 143-07-7
• Molecular Formula: C12H24O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 200.322
• MDL Number: MFCD00002736
• InChI Key: POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: lauric acid, n-dodecanoic acid, dodecylic acid, vulvic acid, laurostearic acid, dodecoic acid, duodecylic acid, 1-undecanecarboxylic acid, aliphat no. 4, neo-fat 12
• PubChem CID: 3893
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30805
• IUPAC Name: dodecanoic acid
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 43°C to 45°C
• Density: 0.883 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 180°C (21 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 165°C (329°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 1099477
• Merck Index: 14,5384
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,benzene,acetone,alcohol,petroleum ether,dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl formamide. Slightly soluble in chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 200.32
• Percent Purity: 99.5% (typically)
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Chemical Name or Material: Dodecanoic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Dodecanoic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lauric acid

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only