Description

6-Dodecene is a high-purity, linear α-olefin (LAO) with the CAS registry number 29493-00-3, serving as a versatile intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis. Its terminal double bond makes it a valuable building block for creating surfactants, lubricants, and performance polymers. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the petrochemical, specialty chemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for advanced formulations.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: Acts as a key feedstock for the production of linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) and alcohol ethoxylates, which are critical components in industrial and household cleaning formulations.
• Lubricant & Oil Additive Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of polyalphaolefins (PAOs) and other synthetic base oils, as well as performance-enhancing additives like viscosity index improvers.
• Polymer Comonomer: Serves as a comonomer in the production of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and other polyolefins to modify density, flexibility, and impact resistance.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals via reactions like hydroformylation, epoxidation, and metathesis.
• Plasticizer Alcohol Production: A precursor for plasticizer range alcohols (e.g., C12 alcohols) through hydroformylation and hydrogenation, used to make phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Dodecene
CAS No.	29493-00-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₄
Molecular Weight	168.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexene, 6-phenyl-; Dodec-6-ene; 6-Phenyl-1-hexene; α-Dodecene (mixed isomers); Laurylene; Linear C12 α-olefin; LAO C12; 1-Dodecene (isomer)
EINECS	249-658-3

Quality Control

Our 6-Dodecene is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to meet precise specifications for isomer content, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Total C12 Olefins)
α-Olefin Content	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.760 - 0.770
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.435

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