Lauroyl chloride Chemical Properties Melting point -17 °C Boiling point 134-137 °C11 mm Hg(lit.) density 0.946 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) refractive index n20/D 1.445 Fp >230 °F storage temp. −20°C solubility Soluble in ethanol and methanol. form Liquid color Clear