magnesium laurate
dodecanoic acid magnesium salt (2:1)
Identification
| Name | magnesium laurate |
| CAS Number | 4040-48-6 |
| EINECS | 223-727-7 |
| FDA UNII | MNF86GDH3F |
| Molecular Formula | C24 H46 Mg O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 422.93242000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.220B |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 4040-48-6 ; MAGNESIUM LAURATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 296.10 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000661 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 273.00 °F. TCC ( 134.10 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 5.028 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 0.0001354 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | binders, emulsifiers, and anticaking agents |
| Recommendation for magnesium laurate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for magnesium laurate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
dodecanoic acid magnesium salt (2:1)
magnesium dilaurate
magnesium dodecanoate
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