IUPAC Name
Dodecanoic Acid
Cas Number
143-07-7
HS Code
2915.90.90
Formula
C12H24O2
Appearance
White Powder Solid
Common Names
Vulvic Acid; Laurostearic Acid
Packaging
25 Kg bag with PP Lamination, 180 Kg in Plastic HDPE Drums
Lauric acid, or dodecanoic acid, is found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil as a saturated medium-chain fatty acid. It presents as a white solid with a subtle bay oil-like scent. While it dissolves in organic solvents, water solubility is not observed. Lauric acid serves as a vegetable shortening in the culinary industry and is utilized in personal care items such as shampoo and detergent.
Manufacturing Process
Naturally occurring in coconut oil, litsea cubeba kernel oil, palm kernel oil, and pepper kernel oil as glyceride, lauric acid is industrially synthesized through the hydrolysis of natural oils and fats. The process involves introducing coconut oil, water, and a catalyst into the autoclave, resulting in hydrolysis at 250°C and 5 MPa pressure, yielding glycerol and fatty acid. Dodecanoic acid, comprising 45% to 80% of the content, can be isolated through subsequent distillation.
Lauric acid, or dodecanoic acid, is found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil as a saturated medium-chain fatty acid. It presents as a white solid with a subtle bay oil-like scent. While it dissolves in organic solvents, water solubility is not observed. Lauric acid serves as a vegetable shortening in the culinary industry and is utilized in personal care items such as shampoo and detergent.
Manufacturing Process
Naturally occurring in coconut oil, litsea cubeba kernel oil, palm kernel oil, and pepper kernel oil as glyceride, lauric acid is industrially synthesized through the hydrolysis of natural oils and fats. The process involves introducing coconut oil, water, and a catalyst into the autoclave, resulting in hydrolysis at 250°C and 5 MPa pressure, yielding glycerol and fatty acid. Dodecanoic acid, comprising 45% to 80% of the content, can be isolated through subsequent distillation.
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