Description
Lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid supplied at min. 99 % purity for laboratory chemical use. It has the empirical formula C₁₂H₂₄O₂, CAS number 143-07-7 and EG nr. 205-582-1, with a molar mass of 200,32 g/mol. Physical data include a density of 0,87 g/cm³, a flash point of 160 to 165 °C and a boiling point of 299 °C, supporting identification and handling in synthesis, formulation and analytical work. This grade is packed as 250 g in plastic and is suitable where a defined fatty-acid building block is required in organic and materials chemistry. Lauric acid from manufacturer Carl ROTH is a practical choice for routine reagent stock in research and quality-control laboratories that need consistent purity and clear specification data for medium-chain carboxylic acids.
This article is part of Lipids, steroids & fatty acids, in Biochemicals & reagents.
Key features
- Assay (GC): ≥99 %
- Iodine value (g l2/ 100 g): ≤0.3
- Acid value (mg KOH/g): 278-282
- Saponification value (mg KOH/g): 279-283
- CAS number: 143-07-7
- Pack sizes: 250 g, 1 kg, 5 kg
- EG nr.: 205-582-1
- Purity: min. 99 %
- Empirical formula: C₁₂H₂₄O₂
- Molar mass: 200,32 g/mol
- UNSPSC: 12352211
- Technical Information Sheet:
- Safety Data Sheet:
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A lipid, a steroid or a fatty acid is specified by chain length, saturation and purity. Esters and free acids are different compounds. Many are supplied in a small amount under inert gas because they oxidise. The physical form, oil or powder, follows from the structure.
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