Sodium laurate
Agent Name
Sodium laurate
CAS Number
629-25-4
Formula
C12-H24-O2.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dodecanoic acid, sodium salt; Lauran sodny [Czech]; Lauric acid, sodium salt; Sodium dodecanoate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Light yellow powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an anticaking agent, lubricant or release agent, and emulsifier for foods; [FDA] Used as a laboratory chemical and intermediate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A severe skin irritant; [RTECS] An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Lauric acid."
Biomedical References
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