Lauric acid
Agent Name
Lauric acid
CAS Number
143-07-7
Formula
C12-H24-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Undecanecarboxylic acid; ABL; Aliphat No. 4; C-1297; C12 fatty acid; Dodecanoic acid; Dodecoic acid; Dodecylic acid; Duodecylic acid; Hydrofol acid 1255; Hydrofol acid 1295; Hystrene 9512; Lauric acid (natural); Laurostearic acid; Neo-fat 12; Neo-fat 12-43; Ninol AA62 Extra; Univol U-314; Vulvic acid; Wecoline 1295; n-Dodecanoic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Colorless to white solid; [HSDB] White odorless crystals; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
This fatty acid is present in coconut oil and laurel oil. Used in alkyd resins, wetting agents, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, insecticides, and food additives; [Hawley]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] MAK-3A (Could be carcinogenic for man but not conclusive because of insufficient data); [MAK] A mild irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, (can also occur as vapor and aerosol)
Explanatory Notes
VP = 1 mm Hg at 121 deg C; [HSDB] Flash point = 113 deg C; [CAMEO]
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: