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| IUPAC name azanium;dodecanoate | |
| Other names azanium dodecanoate, ammonium dodecanoate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.017.672 |
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| Properties | |
| C12H27NO2 | |
| Molar mass | 217.353 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | off-white solid |
| Density | 1.79 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 45 °C[1] |
| Boiling point | 100 °C |
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| Flash point | 134.1 °C |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Ammonium laurate is achemical compound with the chemical formulaNH4C6H7O6.This is an organic ammonium salt oflauric acid.[3]
Ammonium laurate can be prepared by mixing dry ammonia with an aquous solution of pure lauric acid.[1] This industrial method requires introducing ammonia gas into a lauric acid solution dissolved in a non-water-based solvent. The process is conducted under carefully regulated temperature and pressure parameters to maximize both the quantity and quality of the resulting product.
Also, ammonium laurate can be obtained by reacting lauric acid withammonium hydroxide. This process generally begins with dissolving lauric acid in a solvent likeethanol, followed by the addition of ammonium hydroxide to the mixture.[4]
The compound typically appears as a white to off-white solid or powder. It is soluble in water, making it useful in various applications.[5]
The substance is harmful when inhaled, ingested, or put in contact with the skin. It can cause skin irritation and eye damage. It can emit harmful fumes under fire conditions.
The compound is used as asurfactant,wetting agent,emulsifier with foaming properties.[6][7]
Also, ammonium laurate is used in the extraction and recovery ofpolyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs),biodegradable polymers produced by various microorganisms.[1]
