Sodium laurate

• CAT Number: R071349
• CAS Number: 629-25-4
• Molecular Formula: C12H23NaO2
• Molecular Weight: 222.304
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Dodecanoic acid. sodium salt
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: sodium;dodecanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H24O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;/h2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: BTURAGWYSMTVOW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Sodium Laurate (CAT: R071349) is the sodium salt of lauric acid, a saturated fatty acid commonly found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. It is used as a surfactant and emulsifier in various cosmetic and personal care products, including soaps, shampoos, and cleansers. Sodium laurate helps to cleanse by reducing the surface tension of water, allowing it to interact more effectively with oils and dirt on the skin or hair. Its amphiphilic nature enables it to create stable emulsions by dispersing oil and water phases.