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W261416

Lauric acid

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natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Dodecanoic acid, ABL, Lauric acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)10COOH
CAS Number:
143-07-7
Molecular Weight:
200.32
FEMA Number:
2614
Council of Europe no.:
12c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901205
Flavis number:
8.012
EC Number:
205-582-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002736
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1099477
Organoleptic:
fatty
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Biological source:
Cocos nucifera
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
coconut

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SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14)

InChI key

POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

biological source

Cocos nucifera

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.210

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 121 °C), 50 mmHg ( 210 °C)

assay

≥98%

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bp

225 °C/100 mmHg (lit.)

mp

44-46 °C (lit.)

density

0.883 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

coconut

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

, Aligned

organoleptic

fatty

Quality Level

300, 400

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General description

Lauric acid is the most abundant fatty acid present in coconut oil. It is also one of the main flavor constituents of Chinese rice wine and sweet cream butter. Lauric acid is commonly used in lubricants and also in edible-coating formulations.
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pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H318

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

348.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

176 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBT2899
SHBT0911
SHBS9645
SHBQ2519
SHBQ3841

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Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 608-608 (2012)
A study on characteristic flavor compounds in traditional Chinese rice wine?Guyue Longshan rice wine
Cao Y, et al.
Journal of the Institute of Brewing, 116(2), 182-189 (2010)
Edible coatings for lightly processed fruits and vegetables.
Baldwin EA, et al.
Hortscience: a Publication of the American Society For Horticultural Science Hortscience, 30(1), 35-38 (1995)
Influence of free fatty acids on sweet cream butter flavor. J
McDaniel MR, et al.
Journal of Food Science, 34(3), 251-254 (1969)
Coconut oil as base oil for industrial lubricants-evaluation and modification of thermal, oxidative and low temperature properties.
Jayadas NH and Prabhakaran Nair K.
Tribology International, 39(9), 873-878 (2006)
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