Calcium Laurate
A calcium salt of lauric acid used as an emulsifier, lubricant, and release agent in dietary supplements and food products. Found in coconut milk and breast milk (comprises 6% of breast milk).
Excipients
Flow Agents
Research: Limited
Scientific Name
Calcium dodecanoate (Ca(C12H23O2)2)
Also Known As
Calcium laurate
Calcium dodecanoate
Calcium salt of lauric acid
Benefits
- Helps prevent ingredients from sticking together
- Improves flow properties of powders
- Acts as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing
- Functions as a release agent
- May provide small amounts of calcium and lauric acid
Common Forms
Powder
Safety Notes
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in appropriate amounts. While calcium laurate does contain lauric acid (which is found naturally in coconut oil), the amounts used in supplements as an excipient are too small to provide significant nutritional benefits.