CompoundList
Sign in
Thickeners and film formers

Zinc laurate

Also known as Dodecanoic acid, zinc salt (2:1), Dodecanoic acid, zinc salt, Dodecanoic acid, zinc salt, basic

CAS 2452-01-9Formula C24H46O4ZnMolar mass 464.02 g/molEC 219-518-5
12 suppliers listed
Get quotes Compare 12 suppliers
Zinc laurate chemical structure, C24H46O4Zn, CAS 2452-01-9
2D chemical structure

Key facts

What buyers check first

All properties
CAS number
2452-01-9
Formula
C24H46O4Zn
Molar mass
464.02 g/mol
EC number
219-518-5
HS code
291590
Category
Thickeners and film formers

What is Zinc laurate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Zinc laurate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C24H46O4Zn and a molar mass of 464.02 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 2452-01-9. The IUPAC name is zinc bis(dodecanoate).

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
zinc bis(dodecanoate)
CAS number
2452-01-9 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 90366-58-8
EC numbers
219-518-5, 291-199-5
Molecular formula
C24H46O4Zn
UNII
4YOP58Y695
MDL number
MFCD00045927
INCI name
ZINC LAURATE
InChIKey
GPYYEEJOMCKTPR-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/2C12H24O2.Zn/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;/h2*2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);/q;;+2/p-2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]

Synonyms

  • Dodecanoic acid, zinc salt (2:1)
  • Dodecanoic acid, zinc salt
  • Dodecanoic acid, zinc salt, basic
  • Zinkdilaurat
  • Dodecanoicacid,zincsalt
  • Bisdodecanoic acid zinc salt
  • Di(dodecanoic acid)zinc salt
  • C24H46O4Zn
  • Lauric acid, zinc salt
  • Laurex (principally zinc laurate)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
464.02 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
462.2688 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.31calc.
Topological polar surface area
80.26 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
20calc.
Heavy atoms
29calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.92calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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.

Zinc laurate suppliers

Sponsored listings first, then the documented ranking: membership, verification, replies, completeness, freshness and ratings

All 12 suppliers
12 of 12 offers

Suppliers marked Unclaimed profile have not claimed their profile yet. They are not verified by CompoundList, their offers are price on request and details may have changed, so please confirm them with the supplier. Company representatives can claim a profile with a business email on the company's own website domain. Our team verifies each claim and sends the result by email.

Where suppliers are based

12 suppliers in 6 countries

Send one request to many suppliers

Choose up to 10 suppliers or let us match your request. Compare quotes side by side, free.

Choose suppliersPost a request

Zinc laurate price

Indicative price range per kg from live supplier offers

No published prices right now

Suppliers quote this chemical on request. Send one free request and compare quotes side by side.

Get latest price

Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Plastics -> Typical concentration range in plastic materials -> 2%.

Use classes: Plastics, Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name ZINC LAURATE(anticaking, opacifying, viscosity controlling)

Functional uses

  • Anti-adhesive/cohesive
  • Anti-caking agent
  • Heat stabilizer
  • Lubricating agent
  • Opacifer
  • Stabilizing agent
  • Thickening agent
  • Viscosity modifier
  • pH regulating agent

Cosmetic functions

  • Anticaking
  • Opacifying
  • Viscosity controlling

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Zinc laurate is traded under.

HS 2915.90Indicative HS code

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated…

World exports in 2024
$3.42B
+5.6% vs 2023, imports $3.55B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Indonesia15.9%
  2. Germany13.0%
  3. Malaysia12.4%
Top importers
  1. China14.4%
  2. Netherlands11.7%
  3. United States11.5%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Zinc laurate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Zinc laurate, based on the data on this page

What is Zinc laurate used for?

Plastics -> Typical concentration range in plastic materials -> 2%. Use classes: Plastics, Cosmetics.

Guides for buyers

Practical guides that help when you source, ship or handle Zinc laurate

Get quotes for Zinc laurate

Post one free request with your grade, quantity and destination. Matching suppliers send quotes you can compare side by side.
Post a request Sell Zinc laurate
Data last updated 7 Oct 2026. Details may have changed, please confirm them with the supplier. Report an error on this page
Embed this structure on your websiteShow code

Paste this code into your page to show the 2D structure of Zinc laurate with a 3D view, its CAS number where known and a link back to this page. Free to use with the link kept.

<iframe src="https://www.compoundlist.com/embed/structure/zinc-laurate-2452-01-9" title="Zinc laurate structure on CompoundList" width="360" height="420" style="border:1px solid #E7E2DA;border-radius:12px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"></iframe>
Preview the embed

Explore more in Thickeners and film formers or HS code 291590

12 suppliers
Free quotes, contact stays private
Get quotes