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070-000-428 Lauric Acid Powder
Type | Fatty acid |
Synonym | ABL, Dodecanoic acid |
CAS No. | 143-07-7 |
Key Words | Fatty acid, Plant extracts, Lubricants, Antimicrobial |
Grade | Cosmetic Grade |
Assay | 99% |
Related products | Sorbitol, Sodium Stearate |
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Description
Lauric Acid Powder Introduction
Lauric Acid Powder is a kind of white needle crystal with a chemical formula of C12H24O2. Lauric acid, with a slight fragrance of laurel oil. Although lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid, its cardiovascular disease risk is lower than other saturated fatty acids. The greatest effect of lauric acid is its antimicrobial ability, which can improve immunity. After consuming lauric acid, the antiviral ability is greatly improved, such as flu, fever, herpes, etc.
Lauric acid can also relieve antibiotic resistance, reduce the risk of heart disease, and so on. For young women, one of the benefits of lauric acid is skincare. Studies have found that its skincare effect is much better than some well-known cosmetics.
Lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid commonly found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. When in powder form, it is typically derived from these natural sources.
Lauric Acid Powder Specification
CAS No. | 143-07-7 |
Chemical Formula | CH3(CH2)10COOH |
Molecular weight | 200.32 |
Appearance | White needle crystal |
Density | 0.883 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 44-46℃ |
Grade | Cosmetic Grade |
Assay | ≥99% |
Benefits of Lauric Acid Powder
Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties: Lauric acid exhibits antimicrobial properties, which can help combat bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This property is beneficial for addressing skin conditions like acne.
Moisturizing and Nourishing: Lauric acid has emollient properties that can help moisturize and nourish the skin, making it a popular ingredient in skincare products.
Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Lauric acid may have anti-inflammatory effects, which can be beneficial for conditions like psoriasis and eczema by reducing inflammation and soothing the skin.
Hair Care: Lauric acid is also used in hair care products for its conditioning properties, which can help improve the health and appearance of hair.
Lauric Acid for Skin
Using lauric acid for psoriasis and acne can be beneficial because of its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It may help in reducing acne-causing bacteria on the skin and calming inflammation associated with psoriasis.
Lauric Acid Powder Applications
- It can be used as a raw material for the production of soaps, detergents, cosmetic surfactants, and chemical fiber oils;
- It can be used as a raw material for cosmetics synthetic fragrances, shampoo, and ointment creams;
- It can also be used as an intermediate raw material for synthetic detergents