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4-Hydroxy lauric acid

Also known as 4-hydroxylauric acid, 4-hydroxy-dodecanoic acid, 4-hydroxydodecanoic acid

CAS 16899-07-3Formula C12H24O3Molar mass 216.32 g/mol
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4-Hydroxy lauric acid chemical structure, C12H24O3, CAS 16899-07-3
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
16899-07-3
Formula
C12H24O3
Molar mass
216.32 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Lipids and fatty acids

What is 4-Hydroxy lauric acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

4-hydroxylauric acid is a hydroxy fatty acid comprising lauric acid carrying a hydroxy group at C-4. It is a hydroxy fatty acid, a 4-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a straight-chain fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is functionally related to a dodecanoic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
4-hydroxydodecanoic acid
CAS number
16899-07-3
Molecular formula
C12H24O3
InChIKey
UZNDHCZORMBARB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H24O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-11(13)9-10-12(14)15/h11,13H,2-10H2,1H3,(H,14,15)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCC(CCC(=O)O)O

Synonyms

  • 4-hydroxylauric acid
  • 4-hydroxy-dodecanoic acid
  • 4-hydroxydodecanoic acid
  • gamma-Oxy-laurinsaeure
  • 4-hydroxydodecanoicacid
  • 4-Hydroxy-dodecansaeure
  • 4-HydroxyA-dodecanoic acid
  • 3-Oxy-undecan-carbonsaeure-(1)

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
216.32 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
216.1725 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.96calc.
Topological polar surface area
57.53 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
10calc.
Heavy atoms
15calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.92calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 4-Hydroxy lauric acid is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for 4-Hydroxy lauric acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is 4-Hydroxy lauric acid?

4-hydroxylauric acid is a hydroxy fatty acid comprising lauric acid carrying a hydroxy group at C-4. It is a hydroxy fatty acid, a 4-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a straight-chain fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is functionally related to a dodecanoic acid.

What is the CAS number of 4-Hydroxy lauric acid?

The CAS registry number of 4-Hydroxy lauric acid is 16899-07-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 4-Hydroxy lauric acid?

The molecular formula of 4-Hydroxy lauric acid is C12H24O3 and its molar mass is 216.32 g/mol.

Is 4-Hydroxy lauric acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 4-Hydroxy lauric acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 4-Hydroxy lauric acid?

4-Hydroxy lauric acid is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

Where can I buy 4-Hydroxy lauric acid?

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