| M Formula: | C11H23COCl |
| Properties: | |
| Water-white liquid. Refr index 1.445 (20C), fp −17C, bp 145C (18 mm Hg). Decomposes in water and alcohol, soluble in ether. | |
| Use: | |
| Surfactant, polymerization initiator, antienzyme agent, foamer; synthesis of lauroyl peroxide, sodium N-lauroyl sarcosinate, and other sarcosinates. | |