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Hydroxylauric acid

Also known as 2-Hydroxydodecanoic acid, 2-Hydroxylauric acid, 2-hydroxy lauric acid

CAS 2984-55-6Formula C12H24O3Molar mass 216.32 g/molEC 221-048-0
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Hydroxylauric acid chemical structure, C12H24O3, CAS 2984-55-6
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CAS number
2984-55-6
Formula
C12H24O3
Molar mass
216.32 g/mol
EC number
221-048-0
HS code
291819
Category
Skin conditioning agents and actives

What is Hydroxylauric acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2-hydroxydodecanoic acid is a monohydroxy fatty acid with a lauric acid core substituted at position 2 by a hydroxy group, which confers chirality, a component of cellular lipids in Pseudomonas strains. It is a 2-hydroxy fatty acid and a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to a dodecanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-hydroxydodecanoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-hydroxydodecanoic acid
CAS number
2984-55-6 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 74355-65-0
EC number
221-048-0
Molecular formula
C12H24O3
UNII
62H8XD5QSU
MDL number
MFCD00014341
INCI name
HYDROXYLAURIC ACID
InChIKey
YDZIJQXINJLRLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H24O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11(13)12(14)15/h11,13H,2-10H2,1H3,(H,14,15)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCC(C(=O)O)O

Synonyms

  • 2-Hydroxydodecanoic acid
  • 2-Hydroxylauric acid
  • 2-hydroxy lauric acid
  • Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
  • dl-2-Hydroxylauric acid
  • Alpha hydroxy lauric acid
  • dl-2-Hydroxydodecanoic acid
  • alpha-hydroxydodecanoic acid
  • (+-)-alpha-Hydroxylauric acid
  • (+-)-2-Hydroxydodecanoic acid
  • Dodecanoic acid, hydroxy-
  • alpha-Hydroxy lauric acid
  • 2-hydroxy-dodecanoic acid
  • (+/-)-2-hydroxydodecanoic acid
  • alpha-hydroxylauric acid
  • dl-A-hydroxylauric acid
  • (+/-)-alpha-hydroxylauric acid
  • 2-Hydroxydodecanoic acid, >=98% (capillary GC)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

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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No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Use classes: Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name HYDROXYLAURIC ACID(skin conditioning)

Functional uses

  • Softener and conditioner

Cosmetic functions

  • Skin conditioning

Regulatory status

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Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Hydroxylauric 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.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Hydroxylauric 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 Hydroxylauric acid?

2-hydroxydodecanoic acid is a monohydroxy fatty acid with a lauric acid core substituted at position 2 by a hydroxy group, which confers chirality, a component of cellular lipids in Pseudomonas strains. It is a 2-hydroxy fatty acid and a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to a dodecanoic acid.

What is the CAS number of Hydroxylauric acid?

The CAS registry number of Hydroxylauric acid is 2984-55-6. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 74355-65-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Hydroxylauric acid?

The molecular formula of Hydroxylauric acid is C12H24O3 and its molar mass is 216.32 g/mol.

What is Hydroxylauric acid used for?

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Is Hydroxylauric acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Hydroxylauric 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 Hydroxylauric acid?

Hydroxylauric 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.

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