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Sodium laurate

Sodium laurate

CAS Number: 629-25-4

Molecular Formula: C12H23NaO2

About Sodium laurate

Sodium laurate (CAS 629-25-4) is increasingly prioritized by bulk chemical suppliers in the United States as a high-performance anionic surfactant, specialized for use in heavy-duty personal care formulations and industrial degreasers where rapid soil removal and high foam volume are critical performance metrics. Sodiu...

Synonyms

  • dodecanoic acid
  • lauric acid
  • lauric acid, ammonium salt
  • lauric acid, barium and cadmium salt (4:1:1)
  • lauric acid, calcium salt
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Sodium laurate Specifications

CAS Number
629-25-4
Molecular Formula
C12H23NaO2
Molecular Weight
222.30 g/mol
IUPAC Name
sodium;dodecanoate
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChI Key
BTURAGWYSMTVOW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H24O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;/h2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);/q;+1/p-1
Molecular Weight
222.30 g/mol
Physical appearance
White to Almost white powder to crystal

Personal Care Surfactant

A widely used anionic surfactant and foaming agent in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers that reduces surface tension to effectively remove oils and create lather

Food Industry Emulsifier

An FDA-approved food additive used as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and lubricant to stabilize oil-water mixtures and improve the texture of products like marshmallows and fruit drinks

Pharmaceutical Excipient

A functional ingredient in drug formulations that serves as a solubilizer and dispersing agent to enhance the bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients in ointments and creams

Industrial Cleaning Agent

A robust degreaser and detergent used in heavy-duty industrial soaps, metalworking fluids, and textile processing to strip waxes and mineral oil residues

Biotechnology Reagent

A surfactant utilized in cell culture media and nanoparticle research to facilitate cell growth and prevent nanoparticle agglomeration through effective dispersion.

  1. dodecanoic acid
  2. lauric acid
  3. lauric acid, ammonium salt
  4. lauric acid, barium and cadmium salt (4:1:1)
  5. lauric acid, calcium salt

Sodium laurate FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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