Lauric Acid

Lauric acid is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid. It has been found at high levels in coconut oil. Lauric acid induces the activation of NF-kappaB and the expression of COX-2, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and IL-1alpha in RAW 264.7 cells when used at a concentration of 25 µM.Formal Name: dodecanoic acid. CAS Number: 143-07-7. Synonyms: C12:0, FA 12:0, NSC 5026. Molecular Formula: C12H24O2. Formula Weight: 200.3. Purity: >98%. Formulation: (Request formulation change), A crystalline solid. Solubility: DMF: 30 mg/ml, DMSO: 20 mg/ml, Ethanol: 30 mg/ml. SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O. InChi Code: InChI=1S/C12H24O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14). InChi Key: POULHZVOKOAJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Side Chain Carbon Sum: 12:0.