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Lauric acid

Generic Name
Lauric acid
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H24O2
CAS Number
143-07-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
1160N9NU9U

Overview

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.

Background

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.

Indication

No indication information available.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

FDA Approved Products

Vitafol Plus
Manufacturer:Everett Laboratories, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:60 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2012/04/18
NDC:0642-0092

Singapore Approved Products

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