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Dodecanoic acid, 98%

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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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in water, benzene, acetone, alcohol, petroleum ether, dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl formamide. Slightly soluble in chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
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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

Specifications

Melting Point 43°C to 45°C
Density 0.883
Boiling Point 180°C (21 mmHg)
Flash Point 165°C (329°F)
Odor Odorless
Quantity 2500 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 98%
Chemical Name or Material Dodecanoic acid
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Safety and Handling

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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
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RUO – Research Use Only

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