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Dodecanoic acid, typically 99.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Dodecanoic acid is used in the preparation of cosmetics, soaps, alkyd resins and wetting agents. It is also used to measure the molar mass of an unknown substance through freezing point depression. It is also used as a food additive and an active component in a treatment for acne. In addition to this, it is a substrate for acylation of certain proteins based on the murine studies.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point | 43°C to 45°C |
Density | 0.883 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 180°C (21 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 165°C (329°F) |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 50 g |
Beilstein | 1099477 |
Merck Index | 14,5384 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,benzene,acetone,alcohol,petroleum ether,dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl formamide. Slightly soluble in chloroform. |
Formula Weight | 200.32 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H318 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H319 Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P280-P305+P351+P338-P310-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 205-582-1 |
RTECSNumber | OE9800000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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