Description: Lauric Acid (Dodecylic acid),which is found naturally in various plant and animal fats and oils, is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a 12-carbon backbone. It is a major component of coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Target: Endogenous Metabolite, Others, Antibacterial. Smiles: CCCCCCCCCC...

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...