Description

Dodecanenitrile CAS NO 2437-25-4 is a versatile, high-purity aliphatic nitrile compound, also known as lauronitrile. This chemical serves as a critical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its long hydrocarbon chain and reactive cyano functional group. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to produce high-value derivatives such as amines, acids, and amides.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a C12 alkyl chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its lipophilic nature enhances product efficacy.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a comonomer or plasticizer intermediate to modify the flexibility and chemical resistance of polymers.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed in the manufacturing of industrial corrosion inhibitors for metal treatment and fuel additives.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of musk fragrances and specific flavoring agents.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Production: A building block for creating specialized surfactants, emulsifiers, and synthetic lubricant components.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in laboratories and R&D for carbon chain elongation and the preparation of various nitrile-based derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecanenitrile
CAS No.	2437-25-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₃N
Molecular Weight	181.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauronitrile; Dodecyl nitrile; 1-Cyanoundecane; Undecyl cyanide; Lauric acid nitrile; n-Dodecanenitrile; Lauryl nitrile; C12 Nitrile
EINECS	219-441-9

Quality Control

Our Dodecanenitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.433 - 1.437
Density (20°C)	0.825 - 0.835 g/mL

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