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CAS RN: 143-07-7 | Product Number: L0011
Lauric Acid
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Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)
Synonyms:
- Dodecanoic Acid
Product Documents:
| Size | Unit Price | Belgium | Japan* | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25G |
€18.00
|
1 | ≥100 |
|
| 500G |
€35.00
|
Contact Us | ≥100 |
|
*Stock available in Belgium will be delivered in 1 to 3 days
*Stock available in Japan will be delivered in 1 to 2 weeks (excludes regulated items and dry ice shipments).
| Product Number | L0011 |
Purity / Analysis Method 
|
>98.0%(GC)(T) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__1__2H__2__4O__2 = 200.32 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Storage Temperature
|
Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C) |
| CAS RN | 143-07-7 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 1099477 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87571981 |
| SDBS (AIST Spectral DB) | 1497 |
| Merck Index (14) | 5384 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002736 |
Specifications
| Appearance | White to Almost white powder to lump |
| Purity(GC) | min. 98.0 % |
| Purity(Neutralization titration) | min. 98.0 % |
| Melting point | 43.0 to 46.0 °C |
| Solubility in Methanol | almost transparency |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point | 45 °C |
| Boiling Point | 298 °C |
| Maximum Absorption Wavelength | 207 nm (MeOH) |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Degree of solubility in water | 4.81 mg/l 25 °C |
| Solubility (soluble in) | Chloroform, Alcohol |
GHS
| Pictogram |
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H318 : Causes serious eye damage. |
| Precautionary Statements | P280 : Wear eye protection/ face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. |
Related Laws:
| EC Number | 205-582-1 |
| RTECS# | OE9800000 |
Transport Information:
| HS Number | 2915903000 |
Application
Biofilm research
Dodecanoic acid (lauric acid) has been reported to inhibit biofilm formation in Candida albicans1) and enterohemorragic Escherichia coli (EHEC)2). In addition, the compound was demonstrated to inhibit persister cell formation in E. coli BW25113 and enterohemorragic E. coli EDL933.2)
(The product is for research purpose only.)
(The product is for research purpose only.)
References
- 1) Antibiofilm and antifungal activities of medium-chain fatty acids against Candida albicans via mimicking of the quorum-sensing molecule farnesol
- 2) Undecanoic Acid, Lauric Acid, and N-Tridecanoic Acid Inhibit Escherichia coli Persistence and Biofilm Formation
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