Lauric acid, also known as dodecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with 12 carbon atoms. Room temperature for the white needle - like crystal, slightly laurel oil fragrance. Insoluble in water, soluble in methanol, ether, slightly soluble in  petroleum ether. Although named lauric acid, it contains only 1-3% of the laurel Chemicalbook oil. At present, coconut oil 45-52%, palm oil 44-52% and Babassu seed oil 43-44% have been found to contain high lauric acid content. Although lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid, it has a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than other saturated fatty acids.

The most important effect of lauric acid is its antimicrobial ability, which can enhance immunity. Many people have found that the antimicrobial ability is enhanced after ingestion of lauric acid, such as influenza, fever, herpes, Chemicalbook, etc. Lauric acid can also reduce antibiotic resistance, reduce the risk of heart disease, etc. One of the benefits of lauric acid for young women is its ability to protect their skin, and studies have found that it works much better than some well-known cosmetics.

Lauric acid is mainly used in the production of alkyd resins, wetting agents, detergents, insecticides, surfactants, food additives and cosmetics raw materials.This product is widely used in surfactant industry, and can also be used in perfume industry, pharmaceutical industry.