Description
Magnesium laurate is soluble in water, it is used as binder, emulsifier, and anticaking agent in foods.
Chemical Properties
Magnesium laurate, also known as magnesium dodecanoate, is a white solid that appears as a powder or in small lumps. It has a melting point of approximately 150.4 °C, is slightly soluble in water (solubility < 0.054 g/100 ml), and is soluble in ethanol. It is formed by the combination of two dodecanoate groups with a magnesium ion.
Uses
Magnesium Laurate is the magnesium salt of lauric acid which
functions as a binder, emulsifier, and anticaking agent.
Preparation
Magnesium laurate is prepared by reacting sodium laurate with a solution of magnesium sulphate, and is primarily used as an emulsifier.
