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DODECYLIC ACID

CAS number: 143-07-7
EC number: 205-582-1
Molecular formula: C12H24O2
Molar mass: 200.322 g·mol−1

Dodecylic Acid is a saturated fatty acid with a 12-carbon atom chain, thus having many properties of medium-chain fatty acids, is a bright white, powdery solid with a faint odor of bay oil or soap.
The salts and esters of Dodecylic Acid are known as laureates.

Dodecylic Acid is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral.
Dodecylic Acid is a potentially toxic compound.

Dodecylic Acid, C12H24O2, also known as dodecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with a 12-carbon atom chain.
The powdery, white crystalline acid has a slight odor of oil of bay and occurs naturally in various plant and animal fats and oils.

Glycerides of Dodecylic Acid are produced by an esterification reaction between Dodecylic Acid and glycerol creating a covalent bond between these two molecules.
They show to possess strong antibacterial properties, especially against Gram-positive pathogenic bacteria.
Dodecylic Acid glycerides interfere with the cell membrane and disturbs vital cell processes of the bacteria.

Dodecylic Acid, also known as dodecanoate or Dodecylic Acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain fatty acids.
These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 4 and 12 carbon atoms.

Dodecylic Acid is a naturally occurring compound found in a variety of animal and vegetable fats and oils, particularly coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
Dodecylic Acid is carried to the whole body by lymphatic portal systems.

Dodecylic Acid or systematically, is a saturated fatty acid with a 12-carbon atom chain, thus having many properties of medium-chain fatty acids, is a bright white, powdery solid with a faint odor of bay oil or soap.
The salts and esters of Dodecylic Acid are known as laureates a fatty acid, CH3(CH2)10COOH, occurring in coconut, palm and laurel oil
Mostly used in making cosmetics and soaps Dodecylic Acid, fatty crystalline acid that is mostly found in coconut and laurel oil (used to make soaps, cosmetic products, etc.) a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)

Dodecylic Acid is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.
Dodecylic Acid is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Dodecylic Acid is used for treating viral infections including influenza (the flu); swine flu; avian flu; the common cold; fever blisters, cold sores, and genital herpes caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV); genital warts caused by human papillomavirus (HPV); and HIV/AIDS.
Dodecylic Acid is also used for preventing the transmission of HIV from mothers to children.

Dodecylic Acid is the most abundant fatty acid present in coconut oil.
Dodecylic Acid is also one of the main flavor constituents of Chinese rice wine and sweet cream butter.
Dodecylic Acid is commonly used in lubricants and also in edible-coating formulations.

Dodecylic Acid’s a powerful substance that is sometimes extracted from the coconut for use in developing monolaurin.
Monolaurin is an antimicrobial agent that is able to fight bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and other pathogens.
Because you can’t ingest Dodecylic Acid alone (it’s irritating and not found alone in nature), you’re most likely to get Dodecylic Acid in the form of coconut oil or from fresh coconuts.

Though coconut oil is being studied at a breakneck pace, much of the research doesn’t pinpoint what in the oil is responsible for Dodecylic Acid reported benefits.
Because coconut oil contains much more than just Dodecylic Acid, Dodecylic Acid would be a stretch to credit Dodecylic Acid with all of the coconut oil benefits.

Still, a 2015 analysis suggests that many of the benefits tied to coconut oil are directly linked to Dodecylic Acid.
Among the benefits, they suggest Dodecylic Acid could aid weight loss and even protect against Alzheimer’s disease.

Dodecylic Acids effects on blood cholesterol levels still need to be clarified.
This research suggests that the benefits of Dodecylic Acid are due to how the body uses Dodecylic Acid.

The majority of Dodecylic Acid is sent directly to the liver, where Dodecylic Acid converted to energy rather than stored as fat.
When compared with other saturated fats, Dodecylic Acid contributes the least to fat storage.

To reap the topical benefits of Dodecylic Acid and coconut oil, apply Dodecylic Acid directly to your skin.
While this isn’t recommended for people with acne, the risks are minimal when Dodecylic Acid comes to addressing issues such as skin hydration and psoriasis.

Dodecylic Acid is a saturated fat.
Dodecylic Acid is found in many vegetable fats, particularly in coconut and palm kernel oils.
People use Dodecylic Acid as medicine.

Dodecylic Acid is a medium-length long-chain fatty acid, or lipid, that makes up about half of the fatty acids within coconut oil.

Dodecylic Acid ( systematically: dodecanoic acid ), the saturated fatty acid with a 12-carbon atom chain, thus falling into the medium chain fatty acids, is a white, powdery solid with a faint odor of bay oil or soap.

Dodecylic Acid is found in many vegetable fats, particularly in coconut and palm kernel oils.
People use Dodecylic Acid as medicine.

Dodecylic Acid is a major component of coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
Dodecylic Acid is used as an intermediate and surface active agent in industry and in the manufacture of personal care products in the consumer market.

Dodecylic Acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a 12-carbon backbone.
Dodecylic Acid is found naturally in various plant and animal fats and oils, and is a major component of coconut oil and palm kernel oil.

Dodecylic Acid is an inexpensive, non-toxic and safe to handle compound often used in laboratory investigations of melting-point depression.
Dodecylic Acid is a solid at room temperature but melts easily in boiling water, so liquid Dodecylic Acid can be treated with various solutes and used to determine their molecular masses.

Other uses for Dodecylic Acid include treatment of bronchitis, gonorrhea, yeast infections, chlamydia, intestinal infections caused by a parasite called Giardia lamblia, and ringworm.
In foods, Dodecylic Acid is used as a vegetable shortening.
In manufacturing, Dodecylic Acid is used to make soap and shampoo.

Dodecylic Acid and myristic acid are saturated fatty acids.
Their formal names are Dodecylic Acid and tetradecanoic acid, respectively.
Both are white solids that are very slightly soluble in water.

Dodecylic Acid esters (principally triglycerides) are found only in vegetable fats, primarily from coconut milk and oil, laurel oil, and palm kernel oil.
In contrast, myristic acid triglycerides occur in plants and animals, notably in nutmeg butter, coconut oil, and mammalian milk.

Fatty acids have a bad name because they are strongly associated with high serum cholesterol levels in humans.
Lauric and myristic acids are among the worst offenders; therefore, many governmental and health organizations advise that coconut oil and milk, among other high–saturated fat substances, should be excluded from the diet.

Glycerides of Dodecylic Acid are gaining more interest in the fight against viral diseases.
Their molecular structure makes them able to attack fat-enveloped viruses by destroying their fat-envelope.

Several in vitro trials reveal that the antiviral effects of Dodecylic Acid glycerides are outperforming glycerides of other MCFAs.
Globally, glycerides of Dodecylic Acid are applied to suppress the negative impact of Infectious Bronchitis (IB), Newcastle Disease (ND), Avian Influenza (AI), Marek’s disease (MD) and others.

As a result of the multiple actions of Dodecylic Acid glycerides, FRA C12 is a successful tool in antibiotic free diets.
One will notice a reduction in curative antibiotic usage as well as improved animal health and performance with the use of glycerides of Dodecylic Acid.

Dodecylic Acid is a white coat that is slightly soluble in water.
Dodecylic Acid esters (mainly triglycerides) are only found in vegetable oils, particularly coconut milk and oil, bay oil, and palm kernel oil.
In contrast, myristic acid triglycerides occur in plants and animals, particularly nutmeg oil, coconut oil, and mammalian milk.

Fatty acids have a bad name because they are strongly associated with high serum cholesterol levels in humans.
Lauric and myristic acids are among the worst offenders;

Dodecylic Acid is a saturated fatty acid with a chain of 12 carbon atoms, hence a Dodecylic Acid has many properties.
Dodecylic Acid is a dark colored oil solid, a dark colored oil solid and a dark oil.
Dodecylic Acid and monolaurin have significantly significant antimicrobial activity against gram positive bacteria and a number of fungi and viruses.
Today, there are many commercial products that use Dodecylic Acid and monolaurin as antimicrobial agents.

Because of the significant differences in Dodecylic Acid properties compared to longer chain fatty acids, they are typically divided into medium chain fatty acids covering C6 - C12 and long chain fatty acids covering C14 and longer.
Coconut oil is all the rage in natural beauty and wellness regimens.

Numerous blogs and natural health websites have come out as a miracle product and have been able to do anything to relieve chapped skin.
However, when you break down coconut oil into Dodecylic Acid active parts, things start to look less miraculous and more like science.
Dodecylic Acid is one of those active parts.

Dodecylic Acid is a versatile oleochemical with applications in everything from plastics to personal care.
Found in numerous plants including the palm tree and cohune palm, as well as in coconut oil, palm seeds, betel nuts and macadamia nuts, Dodecylic Acid is classified as a saturated fat featuring a 12-carbon atom chain.

There are some researchers who believe that Dodecylic Acid may be safer than trans-fats when used in food preparation.
Dodecylic Acid is a white, powdery solid that exhibits a slight odor reminiscent of bay oil or soap.

As with most fatty acids, Dodecylic Acid is non-toxic, making Dodecylic Acid safe for use in a wide range of applications.
Additionally, Dodecylic Acid is relatively inexpensive, making Dodecylic Acid a popular ingredient in manufacturing processes where cost is a key consideration.

Dodecylic Acid is a saturated fatty acid.
Dodecylic Acids official name is dodecanoic acid.

Dodecylic Acid is a medium-length long-chain fatty acid or lipid that makes up about half of the fatty acids in coconut oil.
Dodecylic Acid is often used in lab research of melting point depression Used, inexpensive, non-toxic and safe to use.
Dodecylic Acid is a solid at room temperature but dissolves easily in boiling water, so liquid Dodecylic Acid can be processed with a variety of solutes and used to determine their molecular mass.

Dodecylic Acid is a fatty acid obtained from coconut oil and other veg- etable fats.
Dodecylic Acid is practically insoluble in water but is soluble in alco- hol, chloroform, and ether.
Dodecylic Acid functions as a lubricant, binder, and defoaming agent.

Dodecylic Acid is a carboxylic acid.
Carboxylic acids donate hydrogen ions if a base is present to accept them.

They react in this way with all bases, both organic (for example, the amines) and inorganic.
Their reactions with bases, called "neutralizations'', are accompanied by the evolution of substantial amounts of heat.
Neutralization between an acid and a base produces water plus a salt.

Carboxylic acids in aqueous solution and liquid or molten carboxylic acids can react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt.
Such reactions occur in principle for solid carboxylic acids as well, but are slow if the solid acid remains dry.
Even "insoluble" carboxylic acids may absorb enough water from the air and dissolve sufficiently in Dodecylic Acid to corrode or dissolve iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers.

Carboxylic acids, like other acids, react with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide.
The reaction is slower for dry, solid carboxylic acids.

Insoluble carboxylic acids react with solutions of cyanides to cause the release of gaseous hydrogen cyanide.
Flammable and/or toxic gases and heat are generated by the reaction of carboxylic acids with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides.
Carboxylic acids, especially in aqueous solution, also react with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates (to give H2S and SO3), dithionite (SO2), to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat.

Their reaction with carbonates and bicarbonates generates a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but still heat.
Like other organic compounds, carboxylic acids can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents.
These reactions generate heat.

Like other acids, carboxylic acids may initiate polymerization reactions; like other acids, they often catalyze (increase the rate of) chemical reactions.
Dodecylic Acid can react with oxidizing materials.

Some surfactants of the derivatives of Dodecylic Acid and dodecanol are also antiseptics, such as dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (geramine), dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium bromide (bromo-geramine) and dodecyl dimethyl (2-phenoxyethyl) ammonium bromide (domiphen bromide).
The dodecyldimethyllammonium-2,4,5-trichlorophenolate in these derivatives can be used as citrus preservative.
Dodecylic Acid also has many applications in plastic additives, food additives, spices and pharmaceutical industries.

Dodecylic Acid (C-12) is very common in nature.
Which is a type of monoglyceride when Dodecylic Acid enters the body converted to monolaurin.
Monolaurin; antiviral, antimicrobial, antiprotozoal and antifungal Dodecylic Acid is a substance that stands out with Dodecylic Acid features.

Dodecylic Acid is a saturated fatty acid with a chain of 12 carbon atoms, hence Dodecylic Acid has many properties of medium chain fatty acids, Dodecylic Acid is a dark fatty solid and a dark fatty solid and a dark oil.
Salts and esters of Dodecylic Acid are known as laureates.
Dodecylic Acids chemical formula is CH3 (CH2) 1 (/ 0) COOH.

Production methods of Dodecylic Acid:

Industrial production methods of Dodecylic Acid can be grouped into two categories:
1) Derived from the saponification or high temperature and pressure decomposition of natural vegetable oils and fats;

2) Separated from the synthetic fatty acid.
Japan mainly uses coconut oil and palm kernel oil as the raw materials for the preparation of Dodecylic Acid.

The natural vegetable oils used to produce Dodecylic Acid include coconut oil, litsea cubeba kernel oil, palm kernel oil and mountain pepper seed oil.
Other plants oil, such as palm kernel oil, tea tree seed oil and camphor tree seed oil, can also service industry to produce Dodecylic Acid.
The residual C12 distillate from the extraction of Dodecylic Acid, containing a large number of dodecenoic acid, can be hydrogenated at atmospheric pressure, without catalyst, to convert into Dodecylic Acid with a yield of more than 86%.

Dodecylic Acid derived from the separation and purification of coconut oil and other vegetable oil.

Dodecylic Acid naturally exists in coconut oil, litsea cubeba kernel oil, palm kernel oil and pepper kernel oil in the form of glyceride.
Dodecylic Acid can be derived from the hydrolysis of natural oils and fats in industry.
The coconut oil, water and catalyst are added into the autoclave and hydrolyzed to glycerol and fatty acid at 250 ℃ under the pressure of 5MPa.

The content of Dodecylic Acid is 45%~80%, and can be further distilled to obtain Dodecylic Acid.
Dodecylic Acid is a fatty carboxylic acid isolated from vegetable and animal fats or oils.

For example, coconut oil and palm kernel oil both contain high proportions of Dodecylic Acid.
Isolation from natural fats and oils involves hydrolysis, separation of the fatty acids, hydrogenation to convert unsaturated fatty acids to saturated acids, and finally distillation of the specific fatty acid of interest.

Occurrence of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid, a component of triglycerides, makes up about half the fatty acid content in coconut milk, coconut oil, laurel oil, and palm kernel oil (not to be confused with palm oil), otherwise, Dodecylic Acid is relatively rare.
Dodecylic Acid is also found in breast milk (6.2% of total fat), cow's milk (2.9%) and goat's milk (3.1%).

Dodecylic Acid is one of these active parts.
Dodecylic Acid is a medium-length long-chain fatty acid or lipid that makes up about half of the fatty acids in coconut oil.

Dodecylic Acid is a potent substance sometimes extracted from coconut for use in developing monolaurin.
Monolaurin, bacteria, Dodecylic Acid is an antimicrobial agent that can fight pathogens such as viruses and yeasts.
You cannot digest Dodecylic Acid alone, as Dodecylic Acid is irritating and does not occur alone in nature.

You are most likely to get Dodecylic Acid in the form of coconut oil or fresh coconut.
While coconut oil is being studied at breakthrough speed, most of the research does not pinpoint exactly what is responsible for the oil's reported benefits.
Since coconut oil contains a lot more than Dodecylic Acid, Dodecylic Acid would be too long to credit Dodecylic Acid with all the benefits of coconut oil.

Still, a 2015 analysis suggested that most of the benefits linked to coconut oil were directly attributed to Dodecylic Acid.
They suggest that Dodecylic Acid may aid weight loss and protect against Alzheimer's disease, among other benefits.
The effects on blood cholesterol levels still need to be cl.

Dodecylic Acid, as a component of triglycerides, comprises about half of the fatty-acid content in coconut milk, coconut oil, laurel oil, and palm kernel oil (not to be confused with palm oil), Otherwise, Dodecylic Acid is relatively uncommon.
Dodecylic Acid is also found in human breast milk (6.2% of total fat), cow's milk (2.9%), and goat's milk (3.1%).

Like many other fatty acids, Dodecylic Acid is inexpensive, has a long shelf-life, is nontoxic, and is safe to handle.
Dodecylic Acid is used mainly for the production of soaps and cosmetics.

For these purposes, Dodecylic Acid is reacted with sodium hydroxide to give sodium laurate, which is a soap.
Most commonly, sodium laurate is obtained by saponification of various oils, such as coconut oil.
These precursors give mixtures of sodium laurate and other soaps.

Applications of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid is mainly used in the manufacturing of soaps and other cosmetics.
In scientific laboratories, Dodecylic Acid is often used to investigate the molar mass of unknown substances via freezing-point depression.
In industry, Dodecylic Acid is used as an intermediate and as a surface active agent.

The consumer market uses Dodecylic Acid in the cleaning, furnishing, and production of personal care products.
In medicine, Dodecylic Acid is known to increase total serum cholesterol more than many of the other fatty acids.
Dodecylic Acid uses include acid chlorides, amphoteric surfactant intermediate, anti ageing creams & lotions, antiperspirants, bar soap, betaines, body wash, cosmetics, deodorants, emollient, emulsifier, exfoliant scrub, facial cleaner, foundations, glycerol esters, hair care, hair colorants, imidazolines, lip balm, liquid hand soap, lubricant, moisturizing cream formulations, organic peroxides, sarcosinates, shaving cream, shower gels, skin care products, etc.

Treatment for intestinal infections and ringworm caused by the parasite.
Dodecylic Acid in foods is used as a vegetable abbreviation.

In manufacturing, Dodecylic Acid is used to make soap and shampoo.
Dodecylic Acid is not known how Dodecylic Acid works as a medicine.
Some research suggests that Dodecylic Acid may be a safer oil than trans fats in food preparations.

Pharmaceutical Applications of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid has also been examined for use as an enhancer for topical penetration and transdermal absorption, rectal absorption, buccal delivery, and intestinal absorption.
Dodecylic Acid is also useful for stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions.
Dodecylic Acid has also been evaluated for use in aerosol formulations.

Uses of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid Used for the preparation of alkyd resins, as well as wetting agents, detergents and pesticides
Dodecylic Acid is used for peeling vegetables and fruits with a maximum amount of 3.0g/kg.

Dodecylic Acid is used as defoamer; GB 2760-86 provides for the spices allowed to use; used for the preparation of other food grade additives.
Dodecylic Acid is widely used in the surfactant industry and can be, according to the classification of surfactants, divided into cationic, anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric type.

Consumer Uses of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints, polishes and waxes, air care products and plant protection products.
Other release to the environment of Dodecylic Acid is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Cleaning and furnishing care products,
Cleaning compound,
Floor coverings,
Industrial organic chemicals used in commercial and consumer products,
Lubricants and greases,
Personal care products.

Industry Uses of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, leather treatment products, polymers, textile treatment products and dyes, pH regulators and water treatment products and lubricants and greases.
Dodecylic Acid is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.

Dodecylic Acid is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur.
Release to the environment of Dodecylic Acid can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles, as processing aid and as processing aid.

Commercial and industrial products,
Dyes,
Intermediates.

Widespread uses of Dodecylic Acid by professional workers:
Dodecylic Acid is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, polishes and waxes, adhesives and sealants, cosmetics and personal care products and laboratory chemicals.
Dodecylic Acid is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.

Dodecylic Acid is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur.
Release to the environment of Dodecylic Acid can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and in processing aids at industrial sites.
Other release to the environment of Dodecylic Acid is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Biocidal Uses of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid is approved for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: repelling or attracting pests.

Dodecylic Acid For Acne Uses:
Because Dodecylic Acid has antibacterial properties, Dodecylic Acid been found to effectively combat acne.
The bacteria Propionibacterium acnes are found naturally on the skin.
When they overgrow, they lead to the development of acne.

The results of a 2009 study found that Dodecylic Acid could reduce inflammation and the number of bacteria present.
Dodecylic Acid worked even better than benzoyl peroxide, a common acne treatment.
A 2016 study also reconfirmed the acne-fighting properties of Dodecylic Acid.

This doesn’t mean you should put coconut oil on your acne.
The researchers used pure Dodecylic Acid and suggested that Dodecylic Acid could be developed into an antibiotic therapy for acne in the future.

Laboratory uses of Dodecylic Acid:
In the laboratory, Dodecylic Acid may be used to investigate the molar mass of an unknown substance via the freezing-point depression.
The choice of Dodecylic Acid is convenient because the melting point of the pure compound is relatively high (43.8°C).

Dodecylic Acid cryoscopic constant is 3.9°C·kg/mol.
By melting Dodecylic Acid with the unknown substance, allowing Dodecylic Acid to cool, and recording the temperature at which the mixture freezes, the molar mass of the unknown compound may be determined.

Intermediates of Liquid Crystals:
Given Dodecylic Acids foaming properties, the derivatives of Dodecylic Acid (h-dodecanoic acid) are widely used as a base in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, and lauryl alcohol.
Dodecylic Acid is a common constituent of vegetable fats, especially coconut oil and laurel oil.

Dodecylic Acid may have a synergistic effect in a formula to help fight against mircoorganisms.
Dodecylic Acid is a mild irritant but not a sensitizer, and some sources cite Dodecylic Acid as comedogenic.

Other Uses of Dodecylic Acid:

In Plastics of Dodecylic Acid:
In plastics manufacturing applications, Dodecylic Acid serves as an intermediate, which is substance formed during the middle stages of a chemical reaction between the reactants and the finished product.

In Food and Beverage of Dodecylic Acid:
One of the more common uses of Dodecylic Acid is as raw material for emulsifiers in various food and beverage additives, particularly in the manufacturing of vegetable shortening.
Dodecylic Acids nontoxicity also makes Dodecylic Acid safe for use in food production.

In Surfactants and Esters of Dodecylic Acid:
When used as anionic and nonionic surfactants, Dodecylic Acid has the ability to reduce surface tension between liquids and solids.

In Textiles of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid works well as a lubricant & process agent in textile manufacturing applications, as Dodecylic Acid has the ability to help water mix with oil.

In Personal Care of Dodecylic Acid:
One of the more common Dodecylic Acid uses is as an emulsifier for facial creams and lotions, as Dodecylic Acid possesses a strong ability to cleanse skin and hair.
Dodecylic Acid is also easy to wash away after use.
You can find Dodecylic Acid in many personal care products such as shampoos, body washes and shower gels.

In Soaps and Detergents of Dodecylic Acid:
When used as a base in the production of liquid and transparent soaps, Dodecylic Acid can control the level of lathering, add conditioning properties and enhance overall cleaning ability.

In Medical of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid can be found in a variety of medicines used for treating viral infections, certain forms of influenza, fever blisters, cold sores, bronchitis, yeast infections, gonorrhea, genital herpes and many others.
However, there is insufficient evidence to determine Dodecylic Acid overall effectiveness in treating these conditions.
Preliminary research also indicates that Dodecylic Acid may aid in the treatment of acne as well.

Dodecylic Acid, or dodecanoic acid, is the main acid in coconut oil and in palm kernel oil, and is believed to have antimicrobial properties.
The detected values of half maximal effective concentration (EC(50)) of Dodecylic Acid on P. acnes, S. aureus, and S. epidermidis growth indicate that P. acnes is the most sensitive to Dodecylic Acid among these bacteria.

In addition, Dodecylic Acid did not induce cytotoxicity to human sebocytes.
This data highlight the potential of using Dodecylic Acid as an alternative treatment for antibiotic therapy of acne vulgaris.
Dodecylic Acid is used in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and lauryl alcohol.

In Cleansing of Dodecylic Acid:
Helps to keep a clean surface

In Emulsifying of Dodecylic Acid:
Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)

In Surfactant of Dodecylic Acid:
Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when Dodecylic Acid is used

Diet With Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid can be taken as a supplement, but Dodecylic Acid is most commonly consumed as part of coconut oil or palm kernel oil.
Dodecylic Acid is considered to be safe based on the amounts generally found in food.

However, because they are still pure oil, limit your intake of MCTs to stay within the recommended 5 to 7 teaspoons of oil per day as set out by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
You can use coconut and palm kernel oil for stir-fries because both oils withstand high heat.
They can also be used in baking, adding a natural richness to your food.

Manufacture of Dodecylic Acid:
Release to the environment of Dodecylic Acid can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of Dodecylic Acid.

Industry Processing Sectors of Dodecylic Acid:
All other basic organic chemical manufacturing,
All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing,
Petroleum lubricating oil and grease manufacturing,
Plastic material and resin manufacturing,
Soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation manufacturing,
Synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing,
Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing.

Chemical properties of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid is colorless needle-like crystals.
Dodecylic Acid is soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in acetone and petroleum ether.

Like many other fatty acids, Dodecylic Acid is inexpensive, has a long shelf-life, and is non-toxic and safe to handle.
Dodecylic Acid is mainly used for the production of soaps and cosmetics.
For these purposes, Dodecylic Acid is neutralized with sodium hydroxide to give sodium laurate, which is a soap.

Most commonly, sodium laurate is obtained by saponification of various oils, such as coconut oil.
These precursors give mixtures of sodium laurate and other soaps.
Dodecylic Acid occurs as a white crystalline powder with a slight odor of bay oil.

Dodecylic Acid is a white solid with a faint odour of bay oil
Dodecylic Acid has a fatty odor.
Dodecylic Acid is a common constituent of most diets; large doses may produce gastrointestinal upset

Potential medicinal properties of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid increases total serum cholesterol more than many other fatty acids, but mostly high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (the "good" blood cholesterol).
As a result, Dodecylic Acid has been characterized as having "a more favorable effect on total HDL cholesterol than any other fatty acid, either saturated or unsaturated".

In general, a lower total/HDL serum cholesterol ratio correlates with a decrease in atherosclerotic risk.
Nonetheless, an extensive meta-analysis on foods affecting the total LDL/serum cholesterol ratio found in 2003 that the net effects of Dodecylic Acid on coronary artery disease outcomes remained uncertain.
A 2016 review of coconut oil (which is nearly half Dodecylic Acid) was similarly inconclusive about the effects on cardiovascular disease risk.

Formulation or re-packing of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid is used in the following products: polymers, pH regulators and water treatment products, leather treatment products, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints, inks and toners, cosmetics and personal care products, lubricants and greases and textile treatment products and dyes.
Release to the environment of Dodecylic Acid can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.

Storage of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecylic Acid is stable at normal temperatures and should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Avoid sources of ignition and contact with incompatible materials.

Release Of Dodecylic Acid Into The Environment:
Release to the environment of Dodecylic Acid can occur from industrial use: industrial abrasion processing with high release rate (e.g. sanding operations or paint stripping by shot-blasting) and industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).
Other release to the environment of Dodecylic Acid is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment), outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials), outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)) and indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).

Dodecylic Acid can be found in complex articles, with no release intended: vehicles and machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
Dodecylic Acid can be found in products with material based on: plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones), fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys), leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture) and paper used for packaging (excluding food packaging).

Identifiers of Dodecylic Acid:
CAS Number: 143-07-7
CHEBI:30805
ChEMBL: ChEMBL108766
ChemSpider: 3756
ECHA InfoCard: 100.005.075
EC Number: 205-582-1
IUPHAR/BPS: 5534
KEGG: C02679
PubChem CID: 3893
UNII: 1160N9NU9U
CompTox Dashboard (EPA): DTXSID5021590

Properties of Dodecylic Acid:
Chemical formula: C12H24O2
Molar mass: 200.322 g·mol−1
Appearance: White powder
Odor: Slight odor of bay oil
Density:
1.007 g/cm3 (24 °C)
0.8744 g/cm3 (41.5 °C)
0.8679 g/cm3 (50 °C)
Melting point: 43.8 °C (110.8 °F; 316.9 K)
Boiling point:
297.9 °C (568.2 °F; 571.0 K)
282.5 °C (540.5 °F; 555.6 K) at 512 mmHg
225.1 °C (437.2 °F; 498.2 K) at 100 mmHg
Solubility in water:
37 mg/L (0 °C)
55 mg/L (20 °C)
63 mg/L (30 °C)
72 mg/L (45 °C)
83 mg/L (100 °C)
Solubility: Soluble in alcohols, diethyl ether, phenyls, haloalkanes, acetates
Solubility in methanol:
12.7 g/100 g (0 °C)
120 g/100 g (20 °C)
2250 g/100 g (40 °C)
Solubility in acetone:
8.95 g/100 g (0 °C)
60.5 g/100 g (20 °C)
1590 g/100 g (40 °C)
Solubility in ethyl acetate:
9.4 g/100 g (0 °C)
52 g/100 g (20°C)
1250 g/100 g (40°C)
Solubility in toluene:
15.3 g/100 g (0 °C)
97 g/100 g (20°C)
1410 g/100 g (40°C)
log P 4.6
Vapor pressure:
2.13·10−6 kPa (25 °C)
0.42 kPa (150 °C)
6.67 kPa (210 °C)
Acidity (pKa):5.3 (20 °C)
Thermal conductivity:
0.442 W/m·K (solid)
0.1921 W/m·K (72.5 °C)
0.1748 W/m·K (106 °C)
Refractive index (nD):
1.423 (70 °C)
1.4183 (82 °C)
Viscosity:
6.88 cP (50 °C)
5.37 cP (60 °C)

Names of Dodecylic Acid:

Regulatory process names of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecanoic acid
Lauric acid
Lauric Acid
Lauric acid
lauric acid

Translated names of Dodecylic Acid:
Acid lauric (ro)
Acide laurique (fr)
Acido laurico (it)
Aċidu lawriku (mt)
Ido láurico (pt)
Kwas laurynowy (pl)
Kyselina dodekánová (sk)
Lauric acid (no)
Lauriinhape (et)
Lauriinihappo (fi)
Laurinezuur (nl)
Laurinsav (hu)
Laurinska kiselina (hr)
Laurinsyra (sv)
Laurinsyre (da)
Laurinsäure (de)
Laurová kyselina (cs)
Laurīnskābe (lv)
Lavrinska kislina (sl)
Uro rūgštis (lt)
Ácido láurico (es)
Λαυρικό οξύ (el)
Додеканова киселина (bg)

CAS names of Dodecylic Acid:
Dodecanoic acid

IUPAC names of Dodecylic Acid:
1-Dodecansäure
docecanoic acid
DODECANOIC ACID
Dodecylic Acid
Dodecanoic acid
dodecanoic acid
Lauric Acid
Lauric acid
lauric acid
Lauric Acid
Lauric acid
lauric acid
Laurinic acid
Laurinsäure
n-Dodecanoic acid

Trade names of Dodecylic Acid:
DODECANOIC ACID
KORTACID 1299/ 1298/ 1295
Lauric Acid
MASCID 1298
MASCID 1299
PALMAC 98-12
PALMAC 99-12
Palmata 1299
PALMERA
RADIACID 0653
SINAR - FA1299
Tefacid Lauric 98
UNIOLEO FA 1299

Other identifiers of Dodecylic Acid:
143-07-7
203714-07-2
203714-07-2
7632-48-6
7632-48-6
8000-62-2
8000-62-2
8045-27-0
8045-27-0

Synonyms of Dodecylic Acid:
Emery651
Dodecylic Acid(C12:0)
Lauric acid 98%
yeuguisuan
Laurosteaic acid
Lauric acid 98-101 % (acidimetric)
lauric acid, pure
LAURIC ACID, 99.5+%
LAURIC ACID, STANDARD FOR GC
LAURIC ACID 98+% FCC
LAURIC ACID 98+% NATURAL FCC
LauricAcid99%Min.
LauricAcidPureC12H24O2
Lauric Acid-methyl-D3
lauricacid,dodecanoicacid
n-Dodecanoic
LAURICACID,REAGENT
LAURIC ACID(SG)
LAURIC ACID FCC
LAURIC ACID, NATURAL & KOSHER
LAURIC ACID, NATURAL & KOSHER (POWDER)
Dodecanoic acid, typically 99%
N-DODECANOIC ACID
RARECHEM AL BO 0156
acidelaurique
Aliphat no. 4
AliphatNo.4
C-1297
Dodecanoic (Lauric) acid
dodecanoic acid (lauric acid)
Dodecansαure
Dodecylic acid
dodecylicacid
Duodecyclic acid
Duodecylic acid
duodecylicacid
Emery 650
1-Dodecanoic acid
LAURINSAEURE
Lauric acid,99.8+%
Lauric acid,95%
Lauric acid,99%
Dodecanoic acid, typically 99.5%
NSC 5026
Palmac 99-12
Trichloroacetic acid lauryl ester
Hendecane-1-carboxylic acid
Lauric acid≥ 98% (GC)
AKOS 222-45
C12
C12:0 ACID
CARBOXYLIC ACID C12
LAUROSTEARIC ACID
LAURIC ACID
FEMA 2614
DODECOIC ACID
DODECANOIC ACID
1-Undecanecarboxylic acid