Molecular structure of Dodecanoyl chloride (CAS NO.112-16-3) is:

Product Name: Dodecanoyl chloride
CAS Registry Number: 112-16-3
IUPAC Name: Dodecanoyl chloride
Molecular Weight: 218.76342 [g/mol]
Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₃ClO
XLogP3: 5.2
H-Bond Donor: 0
H-Bond Acceptor: 1
Melting Point: -17 °C
Refractive index: n20/D 1.445
Storage temp.: −20°C
Water Solubility: reacts
Sensitive Moisture: Sensitive 
Surface Tension: 30.6 dyne/cm
Density: 0.93 g/cm³
Flash Point: 122 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 50.45 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 266.6 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.00858 mmHg at 25°C
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, amines, strong bases. Do not allow to come into contact with water or moisture.
Product Categories: Acid chlorides

 Dodecanoyl chloride (CAS NO.112-16-3) is used in the manufacture of organic peroxide initiators. It is an active intermediate may also used in personal care chemical products and surfactants.

Safty information about Dodecanoyl chloride (CAS NO.112-16-3) is:
Hazard Codes:  C
Risk Statements  34-37-29-22-14 
R34:Causes burns. 
R37:Irritating to respiratory system 
R29:Contact with water liberates toxic gas. 
R22:Harmful if swallowed. 
R14 :Reacts violently with water.
Safety Statements:  26-36/37/39-45-8 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S8:Keep container dry.
RIDADR:  UN 3265 8/PG 2
WGK Germany:  3
HazardClass:  8 
PackingGroup: II
HS Code: 29159080

 Dodecanoyl chloride , its cas register number is 112-16-3. It also can be called AI3-52409 ; Dodecanoic acid, chloride ; HSDB 5567 ; Lauric acid chloride ; Lauroyl chloride ; n-Dodecanoyl chloride . It is a colourless to light yellow liquid.