Lauric acid, also known as dodecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with 12 carbon atoms. It is a white needle-shaped crystal at room temperature with a slight aroma of laurel oil. It is insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as methanol, ether, chloroform, and slightly soluble in acetone and petroleum ether. Although it is called lauric acid, it only accounts for 1-3% of the laurel oil content. Currently, vegetable oils with high lauric acid content include coconut oil 45-52%, palm oil 44-52%, and babassu seed oil 43-44%. Although lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid, its risk of cardiovascular disease is lower than other saturated fatty acids.