Chemical Substance - Lauric acid

NHPID name:
Lauric acid

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):
Lauric acid

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
143-07-7


Source material:
Cocos nucifera   ( Parts: Seed endosperm )



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Antifoaming Agent , Emulsifying Agent , Flavour Enhancer , Lubricant , Surfactant
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA