Lauric Acid | 0143-07-07

Cas No :

0143-07-07

Synonyms :

Form :

Solid

Molecular Weight :

200.32 G/mol

Molecular Formula :

C12H24O2

Boiling Point :

225 °c At 100 Mmhg

Melting Point :

43–46 °c

Flash Point :

168 °c

Solubility :

Insoluble In Water; Soluble In Ethanol, Chloroform, Ether, Oils

Description :

Lauric Acid Supplier and Exporter for the USA

 

Overview

ChemicalBull supplies Lauric Acid for soap, detergent, cosmetics, personal care, food, pharmaceutical, oleochemical, lubricant, and specialty industrial applications across the USA. Lauric Acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid containing 12 carbon atoms and is naturally present in several vegetable fats and oils, including coconut and palm kernel oil.

Lauric Acid is valued as a versatile fatty acid raw material for producing soaps, surfactants, esters, lubricants, and other oleochemical derivatives. It is available in different commercial specifications depending on purity, physical form, and intended application.

ChemicalBull provides Lauric Acid for bulk requirements from soap manufacturers, detergent companies, cosmetic formulators, personal care manufacturers, oleochemical processors, lubricant producers, pharmaceutical businesses, and other industrial buyers in the USA.

 

Applications of Lauric Acid

Lauric Acid is widely used as a fatty acid feedstock and functional ingredient across multiple industries. Common applications include:

1. Soap Manufacturing

Lauric Acid is widely used in soap manufacturing because its salts can provide cleansing and lathering properties. It is used in toilet soaps, laundry soaps, cleansing bars, and other soap-based formulations.

2. Detergents and Surfactants

Lauric Acid is used as a raw material for producing surfactants, emulsifiers, and detergent intermediates. Its derivatives are incorporated into cleaning products and specialty formulations requiring fatty acid-based surfactant systems.

3. Cosmetics and Personal Care

Lauric Acid and its derivatives are used in cosmetic and personal care formulations, including cleansing products, creams, lotions, soaps, and other preparations. It can contribute to formulation structure and cleansing performance.

4. Oleochemical Manufacturing

Lauric Acid serves as a feedstock for manufacturing fatty acid derivatives, esters, surfactants, and other oleochemicals. It is suitable for downstream chemical processing where a C12 fatty acid is required.

5. Lubricants and Industrial Applications

Lauric Acid is used to produce fatty acid esters and other derivatives used in lubricants, processing aids, release agents, and specialty industrial formulations.

6. Food and Pharmaceutical Applications

Selected grades of Lauric Acid may be used in food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications as permitted by applicable specifications and regulations. Grade selection is based on purity, intended use, and formulation requirements.

 

Lauric Acid Supplier and Distributor in the USA

ChemicalBull is a Lauric Acid supplier and distributor serving manufacturers and industrial buyers throughout the USA. We support bulk procurement requirements for soap manufacturers, detergent companies, cosmetic and personal care formulators, oleochemical processors, lubricant manufacturers, and specialty chemical users.

Our supply support focuses on matching Lauric Acid specifications with the buyer's intended application. Buyers can contact ChemicalBull for product specifications, availability, packaging options, documentation, and bulk quantity requirements.

 

Bulk Lauric Acid Supply

ChemicalBull supports bulk Lauric Acid supply for manufacturers, formulators, and industrial users in the USA. Typical applications include:

  • Toilet and laundry soap manufacturing
  • Detergent and surfactant production
  • Cosmetic and personal care formulations
  • Oleochemical and fatty acid derivative production
  • Lubricant and ester manufacturing
  • Industrial processing applications
  • Selected food and nutraceutical applications
  • Pharmaceutical and specialty formulations

Bulk supply can be arranged according to product specifications, application requirements, packaging preferences, and required quantities.

 

Why Buy Lauric Acid from ChemicalBull?

  • Reliable supply support for bulk Lauric Acid requirements
  • Product options suitable for different industrial applications
  • Support for soap, detergent, cosmetic, oleochemical, and lubricant industries
  • Flexible packaging and quantity options based on requirements
  • Product specification and documentation support
  • USA-focused supply and export support

ChemicalBull works with buyers to support Lauric Acid procurement according to application, grade, quantity, packaging, and delivery requirements.

 

Buyer Advantages

  • Bulk procurement support
  • Application-focused product selection
  • Commercial supply coordination
  • Flexible packaging options
  • Specification and documentation support
  • Supply assistance for buyers across the USA

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Lauric Acid

  1. What is Lauric Acid?

    Lauric Acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with 12 carbon atoms and the chemical formula C12H24O2. It occurs naturally in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and other fats and oils.

  2. What is Lauric Acid used for?

    Lauric Acid is commonly used in soap manufacturing, detergents, surfactants, cosmetics, personal care products, oleochemical processing, lubricants, and selected food and pharmaceutical applications.

  3. Why is Lauric Acid used in soap manufacturing?

    Lauric Acid is used in soap manufacturing because its salts can provide cleansing and lathering properties. It is commonly used in cleansing bars, toilet soaps, and other soap formulations.

  4. Is Lauric Acid used in cosmetics and personal care?

    Yes. Lauric Acid and its derivatives are used in selected cosmetic and personal care formulations, particularly cleansing products, soaps, emulsions, and specialty preparations.

  5. Can Lauric Acid be supplied in bulk in the USA?

    Yes. ChemicalBull supports bulk Lauric Acid supply for manufacturers and industrial buyers in the USA, subject to product availability, specifications, quantity, packaging, and delivery requirements.

 

Related Products for Lauric Acid:

  1. Palmitic Acid
  2. Stearic Acid
  3. Oleic Acid
  4. Palm Fatty Acid Distillate