Wednesday 23 May 2018

Lauric Acid Consumption Market Research Findings, Market Growth Factors Analysis and Forecasts to 2025


Lauric Acid Consumption Market is classified on the basis of product type, applications, end users and geography. Dodecanoic acid is the chemical name for lauric acid having a chemical formula C12H24O2. It belongs to a group of triglycerides and is a saturated medium chain fatty acid having a 12-carbon backbone. It naturally occurs in several plant and animal fats and oils. In addition, it is a key constituent of coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Moreover, it is also found in goat’s milk, cow’ milk and human milk as well.
Lauric acid is usually white coloured and powdery solid in appearance with an odour pertaining to that of oil. At room temperature lauric acid is in solid state but in boiling water it can easily melt. As compared to other fatty acids, lauric acid is economical, less toxic and has a longer shelf life.

Lauric acid is of great importance as it is used as an intermediate and surface active agent in manufacturing and hence has a wide range of applications. Lauric acid has antimicrobial properties which makes it useful in the pharmaceutical industry. It is widely used in the manufacturing of various soaps and shampoos. It is also used in a number of skin and beauty products owing to its moisturizing abilities.

The factors that propel the growth of the Lauric Acid Consumption Market include increasing demand, industrialization, and urbanization. In addition, wide range of applications such as in soaps, shampoos, acne fighter, etc. also significantly fuel the market growth.



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