Dodecan-1-ol

CAS: 112-53-8

Category: Fatty alcohol (Primary alcohol)

PurityTechnical Grade ≥95%, Reagent Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99% (GC), Analytical Standard Grade ≥99
Molecular FormulaC₁₂H₂₆O
Molecular Weight186.33
AppearanceColorless to pale yellow clear liquid or low-melting solid (below ~24°C)
Packaging500mL/1L/2.5L/5L/plastic or glass bottle; 20kg/25kg/200kg/plastic drum or steel drum; bulk IBC tote or tanker; 1g/5g/10g/25g/100g/glass bottle for research
Testing IndicatorsAppearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR (broad OH stretch ~3330 cm⁻¹, C-O stretch ~1050 cm⁻¹), GC-MS, or NMR; Purity — GC-FID (non-polar column, e.g., DB-5 or HP-5); Assay — Acetylation followed by titration or GC; Acid value — Potentiometric titration (KOH); Hydroxyl value — Acetylation/phthalation method; Iodine value (unsaturation) — Titration (Wijs method); Water content — Karl Fischer titration; Melting point — Capillary method (approx. 24°C); Refractive index — Refractometry; Density — Hydrometer or digital densitometer; Color — APHA or Gardner color scale; Residual solvents — GC; Heavy metals — ICP-MS.
Storage NotesStored in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protected from light and moisture; away from strong oxidizers, strong acids, and heat sources; keep container closed to prevent oxidation and contamination; if stored below its melting point (~24°C), the material may solidify – gentle warming (30–40°C) with stirring to re-liquefy before use.
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Used as an emulsifier, thickener, and wetting agent in cosmetics (creams, lotions, shampoos) and personal care products; as a lubricant additive and plasticizer in industrial formulations; as a defoamer in paper, textile, and water treatment industries; as a surfactant intermediate for the production of lauryl alcohol ethoxylates, sulfates (e.g., sodium lauryl sulfate, SLS), and phosphate esters; in the manufacture of detergents, cleaning agents, and metalworking fluids; as a flavoring agent and food additive (indirect); in pharmaceutical formulations as an excipient (ointment base, penetration enhancer).