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Dodecanoic Acid.
Dodecanoic Acid - as a noun
A crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lauric acidExample Sentences
"The chemical formula of dodecanoic acid is CH3(CH2)10COOH."
"The melting point of dodecanoic acid is 44.2 °C (111.6 °F)."
"The presence of dodecanoic acid in certain foods contributes to their flavor."
"Some research suggests that dodecanoic acid has antimicrobial properties."
"In the laboratory, dodecanoic acid is often used as a standard for chromatography."
