Aluminium laurate explained

Aluminium laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula .^[1] The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid (lauric acid).

Physical properties

Aluminium laurate forms white powder.^[2]

Soluble in water.

Use

Aluminium laurate is used as an anticaking agent, free-flow agent, or emulsifier.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Aluminum Laurate . . 1 February 2023 . en.
2. Web site: Aluminum Laurate, 97.5-102.5%, 100g . Chemsavers . 1 February 2023 . en.
3. Book: Winter . Ruth . A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives, 7th Edition: Descriptions in Plain English of More Than 12,000 Ingredients Both Harmful and Desirable Found in Foods . 14 April 2009 . Crown . 978-0-307-45259-7 . 74 . 1 February 2023 . en.