Dodecanoic acid, 98%

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in water, benzene, acetone, alcohol, petroleum ether, dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl formamide. Slightly soluble in chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: 43°C to 45°C
• Density: 0.883
• Boiling Point: 180°C (21 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 165°C (329°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 500 g
• 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: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Dodecanoic acid

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only