Methyl Laurate

Description

Methyl Laurate · CAS 111-82-0 · C13H26O2. UNII 8IPS6BI6KW. Boiling Point: 267 °C; Boiling Point: 148.00 °C. @ 18.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 261-262 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	111-82-0
PubChem CID	8139
Molecular formula	C13H26O2
IUPAC name	methyl dodecanoate
UNII (FDA)	8IPS6BI6KW
FEMA number	2715
JECFA number	180

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	214.34
XLogP3	5.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	11
Exact Mass	214.193280068
Monoisotopic Mass	214.193280068
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	15
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	267 °C
Boiling Point	148.00 °C. @ 18.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	261-262 °C
Melting Point	5.2 °C
Melting Point	5 °C
Density	0.8702 @ 20 °C/4 °C
Density	0.863-0.872
Vapor Pressure	0.00411 [mmHg]
Vapor Pressure	4.11X10-3 mm Hg @ 25 °C
LogP	log Kow= 5.41

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; Dry Powder; Liquid; CBI
• Water-white liquid; mp = 4.8 deg C; [Hawley] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
• Liquid
• colourless to pale yellow liquid with a fatty, floral, winey odour
• COLORLESS LIQUID
• Water-white liquid

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent Secondary components do not raise a safety concern
GHS notification summary	12.2% (52 / 426)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	12.2% (52 / 426)
Reported hazard statements	H400 (74.6%), H411 (65.5%), H410, H336, H315, H320

Documented Uses

• Made from coconut oil; [Hawley] Used as a flavoring agent and as an intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, lubricants, plasticizers, textiles, alkanolamides, fatty alcohols, and acids; [HSDB]
• Intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, lubricants, plasticizers, textiles, flavoring
• CHEM INT-EG, FOR ALKANOLAMIDES, FATTY ALCOHOLS & ACIDS
• FLAVORING AGENT, EG, IN BAKED GOODS & ICE CREAM
• EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Emollients;Skin Conditioning Agents;Solvents
• Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern

Synonyms

Methyl laurate; METHYL DODECANOATE; 111-82-0; Lauric acid methyl ester; Dodecanoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl laurinate; Methyl dodecylate; Methyl n-dodecanoate; Lauric acid, methyl ester; Uniphat A40; Metholene 2296; Stepan C40; FEMA number 2715; FEMA No. 2715; DTXSID5026889; 8IPS6BI6KW

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Methyl Laurate?

CAS 111-82-0; molecular formula C13H26O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Methyl Laurate known by?

Methyl laurate, METHYL DODECANOATE, 111-82-0, Lauric acid methyl ester, Dodecanoic acid, methyl ester, Methyl laurinate.

What is the regulatory status of Methyl Laurate?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Methyl Laurate classified as hazardous?

12.2% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (52 of 426).

What are the key physical properties of Methyl Laurate?

Boiling Point: 267 °C; Boiling Point: 148.00 °C. @ 18.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 261-262 °C; Melting Point: 5.2 °C.

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