Coconut Fatty Acid (CAS: 61788-47-4) – Natural-Origin Fatty Acid Blend

🧪 CAS Number: 61788-47-4

🌟 Product Description

Coconut fatty acid is a natural blend of fatty acids, predominantly lauric, myristic, caprylic, and capric acids. Derived from plant sources, it is biodegradable and has a mild characteristic odor. Widely used in non-food industrial applications, it is an important raw material in soap, detergent, cosmetic, textile, and chemical manufacturing.

🏭 Applications

🧼 Soap & Detergent Manufacturing: High foaming and cleaning performance

💅 Cosmetics: Emulsifier and emollient in creams, shampoos, and personal care products

👕 Textile: Degreasing and softening agent

🏭 Chemical Industry: Production of esters and surfactants

🧪 Industrial Cleaning: Degreasing formulations

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White to pale yellow solid or semi-solid

Odor: Mild characteristic odor

Composition: Mainly lauric, myristic, caprylic, capric acids

Acid Value: 240–260 mg KOH/g

Melting Point: 20–26 °C

Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Not intended for ingestion. Generally safe for skin contact, but prolonged exposure may cause irritation.

🔑 Keywords

coconut fatty acid, CAS 61788-47-4, natural fatty acid, soap raw material, surfactant, cosmetic ingredient

📛 Other Names

Coconut Oil Fatty Acids, Lauric Acid Blend