Coconut Fatty Acids

CAS Number: 61788-47-4

Molecular Formula: C12H24O2

About Coconut Fatty Acids

Coconut Acid (CAS 61788-47-4) serves as a critical feedstock for North American surfactants and detergents, where the shift toward sulfate-free formulations has positioned it as a high purity fine chemicals essential for secondary surfactant synthesis. Distilled Coconut Fatty Acids are increasingly utilized by U.S.-bas...

Coconut Fatty Acids Specifications

CAS Number

61788-47-4

Molecular Formula

C12H24O2

IUPAC Name

(4R,4aR,7S,7aR,12bS)-7-hydroxy-9-methoxy-3-methyl-2,4,4a,7,7a,13-hexahydro-1H-4,12-methanobenzofuro[3,2-e]isoquinoline-11-carboxylic acid

Canonical SMILES

CN1CCC23C4C1CC5=C2C(=C(C=C5C(=O)O)OC)OC3C(C=C4)O

InChI Key

WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

HSN No

38231900

CAS Number

61788-47-4

Molecular Formula

C12H24O2

IUPAC Name

(4R,4aR,7S,7aR,12bS)-7-hydroxy-9-methoxy-3-methyl-2,4,4a,7,7a,13-hexahydro-1H-4,12-methanobenzofuro[3,2-e]isoquinoline-11-carboxylic acid

Canonical SMILES

CN1CCC23C4C1CC5=C2C(=C(C=C5C(=O)O)OC)OC3C(C=C4)O

InChI Key

WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

HSN No

38231900

Precautionary Statement Codes

P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364

Hazard Classes and Categories

Skin Irrit. 2 (36%) Eye Irrit. 2 (48.5%)

Personal Care and Cosmetics

A versatile raw material used as a surfactant, cleansing agent, and emulsifier in soaps, shampoos, and bath products to provide rich lather and skin conditioning

Soap and Detergent Manufacturing

A key feedstock for producing household and industrial cleaners, acting as a foam booster and degreaser for effective dirt removal

Industrial Lubricants and Metalworking

An essential component in the formulation of lubricants, greases, and metalworking fluids where it functions as a lubricating agent and corrosion inhibitor

Chemical Intermediates

A foundational building block used to synthesize esters, amides, and specialized surfactants for applications in textiles, plastics, and rubber processing.