Lauric Acid
Lauric acid (Dodecanoic acid) is a saturated 12-carbon medium-chain fatty acid naturally abundant in coconut and palm kernel oils. It is widely used in research for studying lipid metabolism, antimicrobial properties, and its effects in both in vitro cellular models and in vivo nutritional studies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
143-07-7
Product Name Alternative
Dodecanoic acid, Dodecylic acid, Bacterial, Lauric Acid, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, N-Dodecanoic acid
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research
Purity
99.68% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:16 mg/mL (79.87 mM) ; DMSO:260 mg/mL (1297.92 mM) ; Ethanol:38 mg/mL (189.7 mM)
Smiles
O=C (O) CCCCCCCCCCC
Molecular Formula
C12H24O2
Molecular Weight
200.32
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Available Sizes
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