1-dodecanol

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Application
Chemical intermediate for the production of n-Dodecyl sulfate salts, and in the manufacture of n-Dodecyl ethoxylates
Description
Dodecanol, or lauryl alcohol, is an organic compound produced industrially from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. It is a fatty alcohol. Sulfate esters of lauryl alcohol, especially sodium lauryl sulfate, are very widely used as surfactants.
1-Dodecanol is used primarily as a chemical intermediate for the production of n-Dodecyl sulfate salts, as well as in the manufacture of n-Dodecyl ethoxylates. It also finds use in synthetic detergents, lube additives, pharmaceu- ticals, cosmetics, rubber, textiles, perfumes, and as a flavouring agent.

Product Properties

Set 1

Flash Point
°C
> 110
CAS
112-53-8
Chemical Formula
C12H26O
Appearance/State
Colorless White Solid
Melting point
°C
22 to 26
Boiling point
°C
260 to 262
Specific gravity
0.82900 to 0.83900
Assay
%
98 to 100
Refractive Index
1.44 to 1.45
Acid Value
1.00 max. KOH/g
Odour
Earthy soapy waxy fatty honey coconut

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Listing Type
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Published
Oct 18, 2021
Last Edited
Oct 18, 2021
Categories
Chemicals
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