title: Aluminium laurate
text: # Aluminium laurate
  
  Aluminium laurate is an metal-organic compound with the chemical formula C $_{36}H$ $_{69}AlO$ $_6.$ 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.
  
  Soluble in water.
  
  ## Use
  
  Aluminium laurate is used as an anticaking agent, free-flow agent, or emulsifier.
  
  