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Lauric Acid 99% Min (Indonesia Origin)

IUPAC Name	: Dodecanoic Acid
Cas Number	: 143-07-7
HS Code	: 2915.90.90
Formula	: C₁₂H₂₄O₂

Basic Info

Appearance Name	: White Powder Solid
Common Names	: Vulvic Acid; Laurostearic Acid
Packaging	: 25 Kg bag with PP Lamination, 180 Kg in Plastic HDPE Drums

Industry

Metal and Steels

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Technical Document

Brief Overview

Lauric acid, or dodecanoic acid, is found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil as a saturated medium-chain fatty acid. It presents as a white solid with a subtle bay oil-like scent. While it dissolves in organic solvents, water solubility is not observed. Lauric acid serves as a vegetable shortening in the culinary industry and is utilized in personal care items such as shampoo and detergent.

Manufacturing Process

Naturally occurring in coconut oil, litsea cubeba kernel oil, palm kernel oil, and pepper kernel oil as glyceride, lauric acid is industrially synthesized through the hydrolysis of natural oils and fats. The process involves introducing coconut oil, water, and a catalyst into the autoclave, resulting in hydrolysis at 250°C and 5 MPa pressure, yielding glycerol and fatty acid. Dodecanoic acid, comprising 45% to 80% of the content, can be isolated through subsequent distillation.