Description

Orange I Laurate is a synthetic organic compound belonging to the class of azo dyes and fatty acid esters. This specialized chemical is valued for its dual functionality as a colorant and a hydrophobic agent, making it suitable for applications requiring both visual identification and lipophilic properties. It is primarily utilized in research and development, analytical chemistry, and the formulation of specialized industrial products where precise coloration and solubility characteristics are critical.

Application

• Research & Analytical Chemistry: Used as a colored tracer, stain, or indicator in laboratory experiments and chromatographic techniques.
• Specialty Dye Formulations: Serves as a colorant in non-food industrial products, including inks, coatings, and plastics, where its ester linkage provides compatibility with organic matrices.
• Hydrophobic Marker: Functions as a lipophilic dye in studies of lipid membranes, micelles, and other hydrophobic systems due to its laurate (dodecanoate) tail.
• Educational & Demonstration Kits: Employed in chemical demonstration kits to illustrate principles of solubility, polarity, and ester chemistry.
• Pilot-Scale Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate or model compound in the development and scale-up of novel azo dye and specialty ester syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Orange I Laurate
CAS No.	70483-86-2
Molecular Formula	C30H38N4O5S
Molecular Weight	566.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecanoic acid, 4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl)azo]benzenesulfonate; 4-[(2-Hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid lauryl ester; Lauryl Orange I; Acid Orange 20 laurate; CI 14600 laurate; Orange I dodecanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Orange I Laurate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity assessment by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results for identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-orange powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.