Identification

Namemethyl laurate
IUPACmethyl dodecanoate
CAS Number111-82-0
EINECS203-911-3
FDA UNII8IPS6BI6KW
Molecular FormulaC13 H26 O2
Molecular Weight214.34862000
MDL NumberMFCD00008966
Nikkaji NumberJ374C
Beilstein1767780
CoE Number377
XlogP35.80 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring180 methyl laurate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.101 methyl dodecanoate
FEMA Number2715
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)111-82-0 ; METHYL LAURATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.87000 to 0.87200 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.248 to 7.264
Refractive Index 1.43100 to 1.43300 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point 4.00 to 5.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 148.00 °C. @ 18.00 mm Hg, 261.00 to 262.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Congealing Point 2.50 °C.
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Saponification Value 124.00 to 126.00
Vapor Pressure 0.011000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 5.410
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
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Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 400 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Waxy, soapy, creamy, coconut, with mushroom nuances
Taste Description at 20.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityintravenous-mouse LDLo 48 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorycosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for methyl laurate usage levels up to4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)5.10 (μg/capita/day)
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)0.50000
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy0.50000
fruit ices0.50000
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy0.02000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

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Natural Occurrence

apple fruit PMC banana fruit berries PMC blackberry fruit PMC capsicum champaca concrete @ 0.15% Data cheese bleu cheese PMC cheese cheddar cheese PMC cheese gruyere cheese PMC cheese parmesan cheese PMC cocoa coconut cognac PMC grape hop oil melon PMC mussel PMC orris absolute PMC osmanthus absolute @ 0.03% Data papaya fruit pawpaw pineapple fruit rum PMC star fruit oil cuba @ 0.10% Data strawberry wild strawberry fruit sugandha kokila berry oil @ 0.20% Data turnup vanilla wine white wine

Synonyms

dodecanoic acid methyl ester dodecanoic acid, methyl ester lauric acid methyl ester lauric acid, methyl ester metholene 2296 methyl dodecanoate methyl dodecylate methyl laurate natural methyl N-dodecanoate methyllaurate stepan C40 uniphat A40 Info: Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) PubMed: Non-invasive characterization of the adipogenic differentiation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells by HS-SPME/GC-MS. PubMed: Environmentally evaluated HPLC-ELSD method to monitor enzymatic synthesis of a non-ionic surfactant. PubMed: Stimulation of nitrogen removal in the rhizosphere of aquatic duckweed by root exudate components. PubMed: Electrochemical preparation of polyaniline-polypyrrole solid-phase microextraction coating and its application in the GC determination of several esters. PubMed: Electrodeposition of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) on a stainless steel wire for solid phase microextraction and GC determination of some esters with high boiling points. PubMed: Acid activated montmorillonite as catalysts in methyl esterification reactions of lauric acid. PubMed: Diatomite-supported Pd-M (M=Cu, Co, Ni) bimetal nanocatalysts for selective hydrogenation of long-chain aliphatic esters. PubMed: Biorefinery approach for coconut oil valorisation: a statistical study. PubMed: Crystallization of synthetic haemozoin (beta-haematin) nucleated at the surface of lipid particles. PubMed: Spectra and kinetic studies of the compound I derivative of cytochrome P450 119. PubMed: Overexpression of the apple alcohol acyltransferase gene alters the profile of volatile blends in transgenic tobacco leaves. PubMed: Gas chromatographic/mass spectrometric analysis of the essential oil of Houttuynia cordata Thunb by using on-column methylation with tetramethylammonium acetate. PubMed: Enzymatic chemoselective synthesis of secondary-amide surfactant from N-methylethanol amine. PubMed: Synthesis of a novel series of 2-methylsulfanyl fatty acids and their toxicity on the human K-562 and U-937 leukemia cell lines. PubMed: Purification and characterization of lipase from Rhizopus chinensis cells. PubMed: Effect of several factors on the mechanical properties of pressure-sensitive adhesives used in transdermal therapeutic systems. PubMed: Preparation of uniform titanium dioxide (TiO2) polystyrene-based composite particles using the glass membrane emulsification process with a subsequent suspension polymerization. PubMed: Uniform titanium dioxide (TiO(2)) microcapsules prepared by glass membrane emulsification with subsequent solvent evaporation. PubMed: A kinetic study of the synthesis of ascorbate fatty acid esters catalysed by immobilized lipase in organic media. PubMed: Production of flavour ketones in aqueous-organic two-phase systems by using free and microencapsulated fungal spores as biocatalysts. PubMed: Ultrafiltration of Micellar Solutions Containing Phenols. PubMed: Proportion of geometrical hydroperoxide isomers generated by radical oxidation of methyl linoleate in homogeneous solution and in aqueous emulsion. PubMed: Solid-phase extraction on C18 silica as a purification strategy in the solution synthesis of a 1-thio-beta-D-galactopyranoside library. PubMed: Fatty acid discrimination and omega-hydroxylation by cytochrome P450 4A1 and a cytochrome P4504A1/NADPH-P450 reductase fusion protein. PubMed: Determination of Candida tropicalis acyl coenzyme A oxidase isozyme function by sequential gene disruption. PubMed: Phycochemical investigations on Centroceras clavulatum (Ceramiales, Rhodophyta). PubMed: Phycochemical studies on Scinaia fascicularis (Bonnemaisoniales, Rhodophyta). PubMed: Topical application of penetration enhancers to the skin of nude mice: a histopathological study. PubMed: Ester synthesis at extraordinarily low temperature of -3 degrees C by modified lipase in benzene. PubMed: A GLC method for estimation of chlorophenoxyisobutyric acid in plasma. Pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of clofibrate in man. PubMed: Lipase of Mucor pusillus. PubMed: Thermal reactions of methyl linoleate. I. Heating conditions, isolation techniques, biological studies and chemical changes. PubMed: Lipid metabolism of rumen ciliates and bacteria. I. Uptake of fatty acids by Isotricha prostoma and Entodinium simplex.