4040-48-6

Basic information

• Product Name: MAGNESIUM LAURATE
• Synonyms: MAGNESIUM LAURATE;dodecanoicacid,magnesiumsalt;magnesium dilaurate;MAGNESIUMDODECANOATE;Magnesiumdilaurat;Bisdodecanoic acid magnesium salt;Didodecanoic acid magnesium salt;Dilauric acid magnesium salt
• CAS NO: 4040-48-6
• Molecular Formula: 2C₁₂H₂₃O₂*Mg
• Molecular Weight: 422.92
• EINECS: 223-727-7
• Mol File: 4040-48-6.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 296.1°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 134.1°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000661mmHg at 25°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: MAGNESIUM LAURATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: MAGNESIUM LAURATE(4040-48-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: MAGNESIUM LAURATE(4040-48-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 4040-48-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Magnesium Laurate is the magnesium salt of lauric acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in various plant and animal sources. It is a white, waxy solid with a mild odor and is known for its versatile applications in different industries due to its unique properties.

Uses

Used in Cosmetics Industry:
Magnesium Laurate is used as an emulsifying agent for promoting the mixing of oil and water-based ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Its ability to stabilize emulsions helps create smooth and consistent textures in products like creams, lotions, and ointments.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Magnesium Laurate is used as a binder in the production of tablets and capsules, enhancing their structural integrity and ensuring consistent dosage. Its binding properties also contribute to improved flow and compressibility during the manufacturing process.
Used in Food Industry:
Magnesium Laurate is used as an anticaking agent in the food industry, preventing the formation of lumps and maintaining the free-flowing nature of powdered and granular products. This is particularly useful in products like milk powder, confectionery, and seasonings.
Used in Plastics and Rubber Industry:
Magnesium Laurate is used as a lubricant and mold release agent in the plastics and rubber industry, facilitating the smooth processing of materials and reducing the risk of sticking during manufacturing. Its lubricating properties also help improve the overall quality and appearance of the final products.

InChI:InChI=1/2C12H24O2.Mg/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;/h2*2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);/q;;+2/p-2

Relevant articles and documents

Organic acid metal salt and coating liquid containing the same for forming a metal oxide film

The present invention provides an organic acid metal salt obtained by reacting a saturated monocarboxylic acid or its salt and an inorganic magnesium compound. The saturated monocarboxylic acid or its salt contains at least 97 wt% of a saturated monocarboxylic acid having 4 to 10 carbon atoms or its salt, and the organic acid metal salt contains at least 99 wt% of an organic acid magnesium salt. This organic acid metal salt consists essentially of an organic acid magnesium salt, and has excellent solubility in an alcohol solvent or a mixed solvent containing at least 5 wt% of an alcohol solvent and excellent temporal stability when being formed into a coating liquid for forming a magnesium oxide film. A coating film obtained from this coating liquid has excellent uniformity and provides a highly transparent magnesium oxide film having a thickness suitable for practical use by baking. At the time of baking after coating, there is no solvent residue in the film and environmental pollutant gas such as NOx is not emitted.