Lauric Acid, also known as Dodecanoic Acid and Dedocyclic Acid, has the chemical formula C12H24O2. It appears as a white crystalline solid with a characteristic odor like oil of bay. It is insoluble in Water and soluble in Ether, Chloroform, and Alcohol. It is found naturally in some plant and animal fats and is a key component of coconut oil. It is synthetically prepared by the fractional distillation of other acids of mixed coconut.Lab Alley’s Lauric Acid, Lab Grade contains >95% Lauric acid and is non-toxic and safe to handle. It is usually used in laboratory investigations concerning melting point depression. Chemically pure or Laboratory reagents are two terms often used to describe Lab Grade chemicals. Lab Grade chemicals do not meet any accepted quality or purity requirements such as the ACS Grade, the USP Grade, and the FCC Grade, despite their acceptable purity. In the United States of America (USA), Lab Alley is selling its high- quality Lactic Acid, Lab Grade online at laballey.com. Due to its high purity, Lactic Acid, Lab Grade is highly recommended for laboratory testing.
Please contact Lab Alley to request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), MSDS and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for Laboratory Grade Lauric Acid.
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If your order includes more than 1 lb of mercury, it must be shipped to a commercial address, lab, or school.
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If you are purchasing SDA in 5 gallons or more, you are required to provide a TTB permit showing how much of the product you are allowed to purchase per year. Please email your TTB permit to customercare@laballey and include your Order Number.
