IUPAC Name
Dodecanoic Acid
Cas Number
143-07-7
HS Code
2915.90.90
Formula
C12H24O2
Industry
Palm Derivatives
Appearance
White Powder Solid
Common Names
Vulvic Acid; Laurostearic Acid
Packaging
25 KGs Bags, 20ft FCL - 14 MT (Palletized), 16 MT (Non-palletized)
Lauric acid, or dodecanoic acid, is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. It presents as a white solid with a subtle aroma reminiscent of bay oil. While it doesn't dissolve in water, it can be soluble in organic solvents. Lauric acid finds application as vegetable shortening in the food industry and is also utilized in personal care products such as soap and shampoo.
Manufacturing Process
Lauric acid occurs naturally as glyceride in pepper kernel oil, palm kernel oil, litsea cubeba kernel oil, and coconut oil. In the industry, natural oils and fats are hydrolyzed to create lauric acid. At 250°C and 5 MPa of pressure, the mixture hydrolyzes to create glycerol and fatty acid when the catalyst, water, and coconut oil are added to the autoclave. A second distillation of the material yields dodecanoic acid, which has a concentration of 45% to 80%.
Lauric acid, or dodecanoic acid, is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. It presents as a white solid with a subtle aroma reminiscent of bay oil. While it doesn't dissolve in water, it can be soluble in organic solvents. Lauric acid finds application as vegetable shortening in the food industry and is also utilized in personal care products such as soap and shampoo.
Manufacturing Process
Lauric acid occurs naturally as glyceride in pepper kernel oil, palm kernel oil, litsea cubeba kernel oil, and coconut oil. In the industry, natural oils and fats are hydrolyzed to create lauric acid. At 250°C and 5 MPa of pressure, the mixture hydrolyzes to create glycerol and fatty acid when the catalyst, water, and coconut oil are added to the autoclave. A second distillation of the material yields dodecanoic acid, which has a concentration of 45% to 80%.
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