Lauric Acid
TL;DR: Lauric Acid (CAS 143-07-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C12H24O2 and molecular weight 200.17763 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
dodecanoic acid
Also Known As: lauric acid, DODECANOIC ACID, Dodecylic acid, n-Dodecanoic acid, Laurostearic acid
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C12H24O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 200.17763 g/mol |
| XLogP | 4.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 10 |
| Exact Mass | 200.17763 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 14 |
| Complexity | 132.0 |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Melting Point | 111 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 437 °F at 100 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.883 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 235 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 250 °F ; 5 mmHg at 303.1 °F; 760 mmHg at 570.6 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.41830 at 82 °C/D |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Safety Information
Chemical Property Profile of Lauric Acid
Property Insights of Lauric Acid
The XLogP value of 4.2 indicates that Lauric Acid is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Lauric Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Lauric Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Lauric Acid?
The CAS number of Lauric Acid is 143-07-7.
What is the molecular formula of Lauric Acid?
The molecular formula of Lauric Acid is C12H24O2.
What is the molecular weight of Lauric Acid?
The molecular weight of Lauric Acid is 200.17763 g/mol.
Where can I buy Lauric Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Lauric Acid?
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