CAS: 112-16-3
Molecular formula: C12H23ClO
Molecular weight: 218.76
Product name: Lauroyl chloride
English name: Dodecanoyl chloride；Lauroyl chloride；dodecanoic acid, chloride；lauric acid chloride；n-dodecanoyl chloride
Properties: Colorless or light yellow transparent oily liquid with strong irritating odor. Melting point is -17℃, boiling point is 145℃ (2.4KPa) and 135℃ (1.46KPa), density is 0.923, refractive index is 1.444~1.446. Soluble in ether. 
Uses: The product is used in synthesizing dilauroyl peroxide. It can also be used as intermediate for medicines, pesticides and surfactants and as raw material for organic synthesis.