Lauric Acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid commonly used as an intermediate in the production of surfactants, soaps, and industrial chemical derivatives. It is a key fatty acid found in coconut and palm kernel oils and is widely applied across personal care, coatings, and chemical manufacturing industries due to its stability and versatile reactivity in formulation processes.
Chemical Name: Lauric acid (Dodecanoic acid)
CAS Number: 143-07-7
Chemical Family: Saturated fatty acid
Appearance: White crystalline solid or flakes
◦ Dodecanoic acid
◦ n-Dodecanoic acid
◦ n-Lauric acid
◦ C12 fatty acid
◦ Lauric acid (pure)
Lauric Acid is commonly associated with:
◦ Surfactant and detergent manufacturing
◦ Personal care and cosmetics production
◦ Lubricants and industrial additives
◦ Polymer and chemical intermediate synthesis
◦ Soap and cleaning product formulations
◦ Specialty oleochemical manufacturing
Application requirements vary by process and formulation.
The Chemical Company supplies Lauric Acid to customers across a variety of industrial markets.
Packaging options, inventory status, and logistics support may vary by region and application.
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