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Dodecanoic acid, typically 99.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 04203818
Description
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
Dodecanoic acid | |
43°C to 45°C | |
180°C (21 mmHg) | |
Odorless | |
MFCD00002736 | |
1099477 | |
lauric acid, n-dodecanoic acid, dodecylic acid, vulvic acid, laurostearic acid, dodecoic acid, duodecylic acid, 1-undecanecarboxylic acid, aliphat no. 4, neo-fat 12 | |
POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
dodecanoic acid | |
3893 | |
200.32 | |
Crystalline |
143-07-7 | |
0.883 g/mL | |
165°C (329°F) | |
C12H24O2 | |
50 g | |
14,5384 | |
Soluble in water,benzene,acetone,alcohol,petroleum ether,dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl formamide. Slightly soluble in chloroform. | |
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O | |
200.322 | |
CHEBI:30805 | |
99.5% (typically) |
Chemical Identifiers
143-07-7 | |
200.322 | |
POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
3893 | |
dodecanoic acid |
C12H24O2 | |
MFCD00002736 | |
lauric acid, n-dodecanoic acid, dodecylic acid, vulvic acid, laurostearic acid, dodecoic acid, duodecylic acid, 1-undecanecarboxylic acid, aliphat no. 4, neo-fat 12 | |
CHEBI:30805 | |
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
P280-P305+P351+P338-P310-P501c
H318
EINECSNumber : 205-582-1
RTECSNumber : OE9800000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only