Chemistry:Aluminium laurate

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Aluminium laurate
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Names
Other names
Aluminum dodecanoate, aluminum trilaurate[1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 230-632-4
UNII
Properties
C36H69AlO6
Molar mass 624.9
Appearance White powder
Boiling point 296 °C (565 °F; 569 K)
Soluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Aluminium laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula C36H69AlO6.[2] The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid (lauric acid).

Physical properties

Aluminium laurate forms white powder.[3]

Soluble in water.

Use

Aluminium laurate is used as an anticaking agent, free-flow agent, or emulsifier.[4]

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