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Dodecanoic acid, typically 99.5%

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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.

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 g/mL
Boiling Point 180°C (21 mmHg)
Flash Point 165°C (329°F)
Odor Odorless
Quantity 1 kg
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
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H318
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P280-P305+P351+P338-P310-P501c
EINECSNumber 205-582-1
RTECSNumber OE9800000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only