Description

1,10-Dodecanediol is a long-chain aliphatic diol with the CAS number 39516-27-3, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring two terminal hydroxyl groups, makes it a valuable monomer for creating high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop materials with specific chain lengths and properties.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing polyesters, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers requiring a C12 spacer for flexibility and hydrophobicity.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Used as an emollient, viscosity controller, and carrier in formulations for creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
• Lubricants & Functional Fluids: Acts as a base or intermediate for synthetic lubricants and hydraulic fluids with excellent thermal stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial starting material or spacer in the synthesis of drug candidates and prodrugs.
• Surfactants & Detergents: Utilized in the production of non-ionic surfactants for industrial and household cleaning applications.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Incorporated to modify the flexibility, adhesion, and curing properties of various adhesive systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in organic chemistry research for creating novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,10-Dodecanediol
CAS No.	39516-27-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₆O₂
Molecular Weight	202.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecamethylene Glycol; 1,10-Dihydroxydodecane; α,ω-Dodecanediol; 1,12-Dodecanediol (common alternate numbering); Dodecane-1,12-diol; 12-Hydroxydodecan-1-ol; Lauryl Glycol; C12 Diol
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Quality Control

Our 1,10-Dodecanediol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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