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LAURIC ACID

Lauric acid or systematically, dodecanoic 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 lauric acid are known as laureates.

CAS NO:143-07-7
EC NO:205-582-1

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

Other names
n-Dodecanoic acid, Dodecylic acid, Dodecoic acid, Laurostearic acid, Vulvic acid, 1-Undecanecarboxylic acid, Duodecylic acid, C12:0 (Lipid numbers)

SYNONYMS:

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LAURIC ACID

Occurrence
Lauric 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),[10][11] Otherwise, it is relatively uncommon. It is also found in human breast milk (6.2% of total fat), cow's milk (2.9%), and goat's milk (3.1%).[10]

In various plants
The palm tree Attalea speciosa, a species popularly known in Brazil as babassu – 50% in babassu oil
Attalea cohune, the cohune palm (also rain tree, American oil palm, corozo palm or manaca palm) – 46.5% in cohune oil
Astrocaryum murumuru (Arecaceae) a palm native to the Amazon – 47.5% in "murumuru butter"
Coconut oil 49%
Pycnanthus kombo (African nutmeg)
Virola surinamensis (wild nutmeg) 7.8–11.5%
Peach palm seed 10.4%
Betel nut 9%
Date palm seed 0.56–5.4%
Durio graveolens (a species of durian) 1.31%.[12]
Macadamia nut 0.072–1.1%
Plum 0.35–0.38%
Watermelon seed 0.33%
Viburnum opulus 0.24-0.33%[13]
Citrullus lanatus (egusi melon)
Pumpkin flower 205 ppm, pumpkin seed 472 ppm
In Insects
Black soldier fly Hermetia illucens 30-50 mg/100 mg fat.[14]
Properties
Although 95% of medium-chain triglycerides are absorbed through the portal vein, only 25–30% of lauric acid is absorbed through it.[15]

Like many other fatty acids, lauric acid is inexpensive, has a long shelf-life, is nontoxic, and is safe to handle. It is used mainly for the production of soaps and cosmetics. For these purposes, lauric 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.[11]

Laboratory use
In the laboratory, lauric acid may be used to investigate the molar mass of an unknown substance via the freezing-point depression. The choice of lauric acid is convenient because the melting point of the pure compound is relatively high (43.8°C). Its cryoscopic constant is 3.9°C·kg/mol. By melting lauric acid with the unknown substance, allowing it to cool, and recording the temperature at which the mixture freezes, the molar mass of the unknown compound may be determined.[16][citation needed]

Potential medicinal properties
Lauric acid increases total serum cholesterol more than many other fatty acids, but mostly high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (the "good" blood cholesterol). As a result, lauric acid has been characterized as having "a more favorable effect on total HDL cholesterol than any other fatty acid [examined], either saturated or unsaturated".[17] In general, a lower total/HDL serum cholesterol ratio correlates with a decrease in atherosclerotic risk.[18] Nonetheless, an extensive meta-analysis on foods affecting the total LDL/serum cholesterol ratio found in 2003 that the net effects of lauric acid on coronary artery disease outcomes remained uncertain.[19] A 2016 review of coconut oil (which is nearly half lauric acid) was similarly inconclusive about the effects on cardiovascular disease risk.

Industry Uses
Commercial and industrial products.
Dyes
İntermediates

Process regulators
Processing aids, not otherwise listed
Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)

Consumer Uses
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 Processing Sectors
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

Overview

Coconut oil is all the rage in natural beauty and health regimens. Countless blogs and natural health websites tout it as a miracle product, able to do everything from soothe cracked skin to reverse cavities.

However, when you break coconut oil down into its active parts, things start to look less miraculous and more like science.

Lauric acid is one of those active parts. It’s a medium-length long-chain fatty acid, or lipid, that makes up about half of the fatty acids within coconut oil.

Where to find lauric acid
Lauric acid is a powerful substance that’s sometimes extracted from the coconut for use in developing monolaurin. Monolaurin is an antimicrobial agent that’s able to fight pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and yeasts.

Because it’s irritating and not found alone in nature, you can’t ingest lauric acid on its own. You’re most likely to get it in the form of coconut oil or from fresh coconuts.

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

Still, a 2015 analysis proposed that many of the benefits tied to coconut oil are directly linked to lauric acid. They suggest that lauric acid could aid in weight loss and protect against Alzheimer’s disease, among other benefits. Its effects on blood cholesterol levels still need to be clarified.

This research suggests that the benefits of lauric acid are a result of how the body uses the acid.

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

Lauric acid for psoriasis
Bloggers and natural health websites often recommend coconut oil as a treatment for dry skin and conditions such as psoriasis.

Again, because lauric acid is only part of what makes up coconut oil, it’s difficult to say if the fatty acid alone or a combination of coconut oil components is responsible for these benefits.

Coconut oil is highly moisturizing and considered safe to apply to skin, making it beneficial for treating abnormally dry skin.

A 2013 study found that merely adding virgin coconut oil to an existing skin lotion resulted in an increase in both hydration and skin elasticity.

Lauric acid for acne
Because lauric acid has antibacterial properties, it’s 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 lauric acid could reduce inflammation and the number of bacteria present. Lauric acid worked even better than benzoyl peroxide, a common acne treatment. A 2016 study also reconfirmed the acne-fighting properties of lauric acid.

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

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

Coconut oil can be used in cooking as well. Its sweet, nutty flavor makes it the perfect addition to desserts, including double chocolate paleo brownies and paleo banana bread.

You can also use it to sauté vegetables or to add flavor to mashed sweet potatoes or a Caribbean curry soup.

General description
Lauric acid is the most abundant fatty acid present in coconut oil.[1] It is also one of the main flavor constituents of Chinese rice wine[2] and sweet cream butter.[3] Lauric acid is commonly used in lubricants and also in edible-coating formulations.

Overview
Lauric acid is a saturated fat. It is found in many vegetable fats, particularly in coconut and palm kernel oils. People use it as medicine.

Lauric 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. It is also used for preventing the transmission of HIV from mothers to children.

Other uses for lauric acid include treatment of bronchitis, gonorrhea, yeast infections, chlamydia, intestinal infections caused by a parasite called Giardia lamblia, and ringworm.

In foods, lauric acid is used as a vegetable shortening.

In manufacturing, lauric acid is used to make soap and shampoo.

Lauric acid [1] and myristic acid [2] are saturated fatty acids. Their formal names are dodecanoic acid and tetradecanoic acid, respectively. Both are white solids that are very slightly soluble in water.

Lauric 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.

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

Consumer Uses
This substance 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 this substance 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.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance 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 this substance 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). This substance 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). This substance 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).

Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, polishes and waxes, adhesives and sealants, cosmetics and personal care products and laboratory chemicals.
This substance 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.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and in processing aids at industrial sites.
Other release to the environment of this substance 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.

Formulation or re-packing
This substance 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 this substance can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.

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

Dodecanoic acid, also known as dodecanoate or lauric 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. Dodecanoic acid is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral. Dodecanoic acid is a potentially toxic compound.

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

Lauric Acid (dodecanoic acid, N-Dodecanoic acid, Dodecyl acid) is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a 12-carbon backbone. Lauric acid is found naturally in various plant and animal fats and oils, and is a major component of coconut oil and palm kernel oil.

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

Molecular Formula : C12H24O2
Molecular Weight : 200.32
Appearance (Colour) White
Appearance (Form) Flakes or granules
Assay (GC) min. 99%
İodine value max. 0.30
Saponification value 279-283
Acid value 278-282

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

Glycerides of lauric 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 lauric acid glycerides are outperforming glycerides of other MCFAs. Globally, glycerides of lauric 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 lauric 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 lauric acid.

Lauric 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, Lauric Acid is classified as a saturated fat featuring a 12-carbon atom chain. There are some researchers who believe that Lauric Acid may be safer than trans-fats when used in food preparation.Lauric Acid is a white, powdery solid that exhibits a slight odor reminiscent of bay oil or soap. As with most fatty acids, Lauric Acid is non-toxic, making it safe for use in a wide range of applications. Additionally, Lauric Acid is relatively inexpensive, making it a popular ingredient in manufacturing processes where cost is a key consideration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medical: Lauric 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 its overall effectiveness in treating these conditions. Preliminary research also indicates that Lauric Acid may aid in the treatment of acne as well.

Lauric 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 lauric acid on P. acnes, S. aureus, and S. epidermidis growth indicate that P. acnes is the most sensitive to lauric acid among these bacteria. In addition, lauric acid did not induce cytotoxicity to human sebocytes. This data highlight the potential of using lauric acid as an alternative treatment for antibiotic therapy of acne vulgaris. Lauric acid is used in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and lauryl alcohol.

What is Lauric Acid?
Lauric acid is a saturated fat. It is found in many vegetable fats, particularly in coconut and palm kernel oils. People use it as medicine.

Other uses for lauric acid include treatment of bronchitis, gonorrhea, yeast infections, chlamydia, intestinal infections caused by a parasite called Giardia lamblia, and ringworm.

In foods, lauric acid is used as a vegetable shortening.

Cleansing : Helps to keep a clean surface
Emulsifying : Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used

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

Given its foaming properties, the derivatives of lauric acid (h-dodecanoic acid) are widely used as a base in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, and lauryl alcohol. Lauric acid is a common constituent of vegetable fats, especially coconut oil and laurel oil. It may have a synergistic effect in a formula to help fight against microorganisms. It is a mild irritant but not a sensitizer, and some sources cite it as comedogenic.

LAURIC ACID(143-07-7) 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 LAURIC ACID(143-07-7) 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. A wide variety of products is possible. Like other acids, carboxylic acids may initiate polymerization reactions; like other acids, they often catalyze (increase the rate of) chemical reactions. This compound can react with oxidizing materials.

1. lauric acid Used for the preparation of alkyd resins, as well as wetting agents, detergents and pesticides
2. Used for peeling vegetables and fruits with a maximum amount of 3.0g/kg.
3. Used as defoamer; GB 2760-86 provides for the spices allowed to use; used for the preparation of other food grade additives.
4. lauric 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. The surfactants types of dodecanoic acid are listed in the attached table of this item. Some surfactants of the derivatives of dodecanoic 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. Dodecanoic acid also has many applications in plastic additives, food additives, spices and pharmaceutical industries.

Lauric acid is a medium-length long-chain fatty acid, or lipid, that makes up about half of the fatty acids within coconut oil. It’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 lauric acid alone (it’s irritating and not found alone in nature), you’re most likely to get it 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 its reported benefits. Because coconut oil contains much more than just lauric acid, it would be a stretch to credit it 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 lauric acid. Among the benefits, they suggest lauric acid could aid weight loss and even protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Its effects on blood cholesterol levels still need to be clarified.
This research suggests that the benefits of lauric acid are due to how the body uses it. The majority of lauric acid is sent directly to the liver, where it’s converted to energy rather than stored as fat. When compared with other saturated fats, lauric acid contributes the least to fat storage.

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

Lauric acid, or systematically, dodecanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid with a chain of 12 carbon atoms, hence it has many properties of medium chain fatty acids, it is a dark fatty solid and a dark fatty solid and a dark oil. Salts and esters of lauric acid are known as laureates.
Its chemical formula is CH3 (CH2) 1 (/ 0) COOH. White crystals. Both dodecanoic acid and dodecilic acid. Melting point 44.8 ° C, Boiling point 176 ° C (15 mm Hg). It is insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol. Raw materials for lauryl alcohol, raw material for detergents and plasticizers. In coconut oil, glycerin is found as an ester.

What is Lauric Acid?

Occurrence: Lauric 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, it is relatively rare. It is also found in breast milk (6.2% of total fat), cow's milk (2.9%) and goat's milk (3.1%). Lauric acid is one of these active parts. It is a medium-length long-chain fatty acid or lipid that makes up about half of the fatty acids in coconut oil. Lauric acid is a potent substance sometimes extracted from coconut for use in developing monolaurin. Monolaurin, bacteria, It is an antimicrobial agent that can fight pathogens such as viruses and yeasts. You cannot digest lauric acid alone, as it is irritating and does not occur alone in nature. You are most likely to get it 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 lauric acid, it would be too long to credit lauric 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 lauric acid. They suggest that lauric acid may aid weight loss and protect against Alzheimer's disease, among other benefits. The effects on blood cholesterol levels still need to be clarified. This research shows that the benefits of lauric acid are a result of how the body uses acid. Most of the lauric acid is sent directly to the liver where it is converted into energy rather than stored as fat. Compared to other saturated fats, lauric acid contributes the least to fat storage. Lauric acid is a saturated fat. It is found in many vegetable oils, especially coconut and palm kernel oils. People use it as a medicine. Lauric acid is used to treat viral infections, including influenza (flu); swine flu; Bird flu; common cold; fever blisters, cold sores, and genital herpes caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV); genital warts caused by human papillomavirus (HPV); and HIV / AIDS. It is also used to prevent HIV from being transmitted from mothers to children. Other uses for lauric acid include bronchitis, gonorrhea, yeast infections, chlamydia, Giardia lamblia. Treatment for intestinal infections and ringworm caused by the parasite. Lauric acid in foods is used as a vegetable abbreviation. In manufacturing, lauric acid is used to make soap and shampoo. It is not known how lauric acid works as a medicine. Some research suggests that lauric acid may be a safer oil than trans fats in food preparations. Lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its official name is dodecanoic acid. It is a white coat that is slightly soluble in water. Lauric 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; For this reason, many governments and health organizations recommend that coconut oil and milk, along with other high-saturated fat substances, should be eliminated from the diet. Lauric acid, or systematically, dodecanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid with a chain of 12 carbon atoms, hence a It has many properties, it is a dark colored oil solid, a dark colored oil solid and a dark oil. Salts and esters of lauric acid are known as laureates.

Lauric 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 lauric acid and monolaurin as antimicrobial agents. Because of the significant differences in lauric 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 its active parts, things start to look less miraculous and more like science. Lauric acid is one of those active parts. . It is a medium-length long-chain fatty acid or lipid that makes up about half of the fatty acids in coconut oil.Lauric acid is often used in lab research of melting point depression Used, inexpensive, non-toxic and safe to use. Lauric acid is a solid at room temperature but dissolves easily in boiling water, so liquid lauric acid can be processed with a variety of solutes and used to determine their molecular mass.

Chemical formula: C12H24O2

Molar mass: 200.322 gmol - 1

Appearance: White powder

Fragrance: Light bay oil fragrance

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 °)

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) [5]

per day 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) [6]

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)

Structure:

Crystal structure: Monoclinic (α-form) Triclinic, aP228 (γ-form)

Space group: P21 / a, No. 14 (α-form) P1, No. 2 (γ-form)

Point group: 2 / m (α-form) 1 (γ-form)

Lattice constant: a = 9,524 Å, b = 4,965 Å, c = 35.39 Å (α-form) α = 90 °, β = 129.22 °, γ = 90 °

Thermochemistry:

Heat capacity (C) 404.28 J / mol K

Std enthalpy formation: (ΔfH⦵298) −775.6 kJ / mol

Std enthalpy: (ΔcH⦵298) 7377 kJ / mol 7425,8 kJ / mol (292 K)

Dangers:

GHS pictograms GHS05: Corrosive

GHS Signal word Danger

GHS hazard statements H412

GHS precautionary statements P273

NFPA 704 (fire apple)

NFPA 704 four-color diamond

Flash point> 113 ° C (235 ° F; 386 K)

Among the plant sources, many vegetable fats contain LA, particularly in coconut and palm kernel oils.
The amount of Lauric acid found in foods is safe for health but there isn’t enough information whether it can be used as medicine.
Among animal resources Lauric acid is found in human breast milk, cow’s milk and goat’s milk too.
But the mechanism of extraction from plant resources is much more efficient than that from animal resources.
The mechanism by which Lauric acid is consumed by the body is - more amount of it gets converted into monolaurin (glyceryl laurate).
Finally, this monolaurin gets converted into HDA (2-Hexadecynoic acid) version of cholesterol and prevents the body from bacterial infection.
Monolaurin is commonly used in deodorants .

Applications
Lauric acid is mainly used in the manufacturing of soaps and other cosmetics.
In scientific laboratories, lauric acid is often used to investigate the molar mass of unknown substances via freezing-point depression.
In industry, lauric acid is used as an intermediate and as a surface active agent.
The consumer market uses lauric acid in the cleaning, furnishing, and production of personal care products.
In medicine, lauric acid is known to increase total serum cholesterol more than many of the other fatty acids.

Lauric 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