Description

1-Dodecanol is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol that serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient across numerous industrial sectors. Its linear C12 structure provides an optimal balance of hydrophobicity and reactivity, making it a valuable building block for synthesis and a key modifier for product performance. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, lubricant, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable raw material quality and consistent supply.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Manufacturing: A primary feedstock for the production of biodegradable, non-ionic surfactants like ethoxylates (laureth) and sulfates (SLS), used in liquid soaps, shampoos, and industrial cleaners.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emollient, viscosity controller, and carrier for fragrances in creams, lotions, and deodorants. Also used as a pearlizing agent.
• Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Employed as a synthetic base oil or additive to enhance lubricity, corrosion inhibition, and stability in formulations.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of plant growth regulators, pesticide emulsifiers, and adjuvants.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Functions as a lubricant and processing aid in plastics production and as a precursor for specialized plasticizers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a component in the synthesis of aroma chemicals and as a solvent for essential oils.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Dodecanol
CAS No.	112-53-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₆O
Molecular Weight	186.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecan-1-ol; Lauryl Alcohol; n-Dodecanol; n-Dodecyl Alcohol; Duodecyl Alcohol; Alcohol C12; Lauric Alcohol; 1-Hydroxydodecane; Dodecyl Alcohol
EINECS	203-982-0

Quality Control

Our 1-Dodecanol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades suitable for industrial, cosmetic, and technical applications, with specifications tailored to meet customer requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and key physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to white solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 0.1 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	295 - 305 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I₂/100g
Melting Point	22 - 26 °C
Color (APHA)	≤ 20

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.