Description / Application
Dodecanoic acid is a straight-chain, twelve-carbon medium-chain saturated fatty acid with strong bactericidal properties; the main fatty acid in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. It has a role as an antibacterial agent, a plant metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a dodecanoate. It derives from a hydride of a dodecane.
Identities
| Alternative Name | ABL; Dodecanoic acid |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H24O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 200.32 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002736 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H318;H401 |
| Precautionary Statements | P501;P273;P280;P305+P351+P338+P310 |