Description Catalogue Number 805333 Synonyms Dodecanoic acid Description Lauric acid Product Information CAS number 143-07-7 EC number 205-582-1 Hill Formula C₁₂H₂₄O₂ Chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₀COOH Molar Mass 200.32 g/mol HS Code 2915 90 30 Structure formula Image Applications Application Lauric acid for synthesis. CAS 143-07-7, EC Number 205-582-1, chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₀COOH. Physicochemical Information Boiling point 299 °C (1013 hPa) Density 0.883 g/cm3 (50 °C) Explosion limit 0.6 %(V) Flash point 176 °C Ignition temperature 250 °C Melting Point 43 - 45 °C Vapor pressure <1 Pa (25 °C) Bulk density 490 kg/m3 Solubility 4.81 mg/l Toxicological Information LD 50 oral LD50 Rat 12000 mg/kg Safety Information according to GHS Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Statement(s) H319: Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary Statement(s) P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. RTECS OE9800000 Storage class 10 - 13 Other liquids and solids WGK WGK 1 slightly water endangering Disposal 3 Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C. Safety Information Hazard Symbols Irritant Categories of danger irritant R Phrase R 36 Irritating to eyes. S Phrase S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Storage and Shipping Information Storage Store below +30°C. Specifications Assay (GC, area%) ≥ 99.0 % (a/a) Melting range (lower value) ≥ 43 °C Melting range (upper value) ≤ 45 °C Identity (IR) passes test