PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 85-88 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 296.74°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 0.988±0.06 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr) |
| refractive index | 1.4410 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| pka | 4.78±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White |
| BRN | 1238370 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with bases, reducing agents and oxidizing agents. Combustible. May cause dust explosion when mixed with air. |
| LogP | 2.866 (est) |
Description and Uses
12-Hydroxydodecanoic acid was used in the synthesis of high molecular weight poly[(12-hydroxydodecanoate)-co-(12-hydroxystearate)] [poly(12HD-co-12HS)] samples with variable monomer ratios using methyl 12-hydroxystearate.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P305+P351+P338 |
| Safety Statements | 22-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
