Methyl Laurate

Name:
Methyl Laurate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl dodecanoate
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)10COOCH3
Properties:
Water-white liquid. D 0.8702 (20/4C), mp 4.8C, bp 262C (766 mm Hg), 160C (30 mm Hg), refr index 1.4301 (25C). Insoluble in water. Non-corrosive. Combustible.
Derivation:
From coconut oil.
Method of purification:
Vacuum fractional distillation.
Grade:
69%, 74%, 90%, 96%, 99.8%.
Use:
Intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, lubricants, plasticizers, textiles, flavoring.