Lauroyl chloride
Also known as: Dodecanoyl chloride, n-Dodecanoyl chloride, Lauric chloride, Dodecanoic acid chloride, LACL
Lauroyl chloride (CAS 112-16-3) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C12H23ClO and a molecular weight of 218.763 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -17 °C, a boiling point of 266.6±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 122.0±7.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 112-16-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-38040-5
- Molecular Formula
- C12H23ClO
- Molecular Weight
- 218.763 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -17 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 266.6±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 122.0±7.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 218.143738 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 5.77 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.445 |
| Additional Property | reacts |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Lauroyl chloride?
The CAS number of Lauroyl chloride is 112-16-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lauroyl chloride?
Lauroyl chloride has molecular formula C12H23ClO and molecular weight 218.763 g/mol.
Is Lauroyl chloride hazardous?
Lauroyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Lauroyl chloride?
For Lauroyl chloride, Upstream Products: Lauric acid, Oxalyl chloride, 2-Chloro-1,3-dimethylimidazolidinium chloride; Downstream Products: 2-Bromododecanoic acid, Phenyl dodecanoate, N-Carboxymethyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)glycine.
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