Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
5.2 u00b0C
boiling_point
267 u00b0C
density
0.8702 @ 20 u00b0C/4 u00b0C
solubility
Insol in water; miscible with ethyl alcohol, ether, acetone
vapor_pressure
0.00411 [mmHg]
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Environmental Hazard
Irritant
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H400 (74.6%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H411 (65.5%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
- H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 111-82-0 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl dodecanoate |
| InChI Key | UQDUPQYQJKYHQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 8139 |
| INCI Name | METHYL LAURATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A highly purified glycerin commonly used in cosmetics, personal care, and food applications.