Lauric acid
CAS number: 143-07-7
Synonyms: n-Dodecanoic acid; Dodecanoic acid; Dodecoic acid
Chemical class: Organic Acids
Industry claims found in: apple, beer, blue cheese, banana, beef, blackberry, brandy, wheat bread, butter, heated butter, cantaloupe, cashew nuts
Industry claims used in: baked goods, candy, ice cream, condiments, relish
Possible physical or functional effects: Lubricants and release agents; Surface-active agents; Other
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 12 g/kg; poison by intravenous route; mildly toxic by ingestion; mutagenic data; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes