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Lauric acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Dodecanoic acid, Lauric acid, NSC 5026
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₀COOH
• CAS Number: 143-07-7
• Molecular Weight: 200.32
• Beilstein: 1099477
• MDL number: MFCD00002736
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750234
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: lauric acid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14)
• InChI key: POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Lauric acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Myristic Acid
• Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Biochem/physiol Actions

Substrate for CYP 4A11

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H318
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 348.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 176 °C - closed cup