Description

6-Dodecanol is a versatile long-chain fatty alcohol with significant industrial utility. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and functional ingredient in the synthesis of high-value chemicals and performance materials. It is particularly valued by manufacturers in the fragrance, plasticizer, surfactant, and lubricant industries for its hydrophobic character and reactivity.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Used as a raw material or intermediate in the synthesis of musk-like odorants and other aroma chemicals.
• Plasticizer Production: Acts as a precursor for esters that serve as specialty plasticizers, enhancing the flexibility and durability of polymers like PVC.
• Surfactant and Detergent Formulation: Employed in the manufacture of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial and household cleaning products.
• Lubricant and Grease Additive: Serves as a base or intermediate for synthetic lubricants and corrosion inhibitors.
• Chemical Synthesis: A key building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals.
• Textile and Leather Processing: Used in auxiliaries for softening, waterproofing, and finishing agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Dodecanol
CAS No.	6836-38-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₆O
Molecular Weight	186.33 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Dodecyl Alcohol; Dodecan-6-ol; 6-Hydroxydodecane; Hexylhexyl Alcohol; Lauryl Alcohol Isomer; n-Hexyl-n-hexyl Carbinol; 1-Hexyl-1-hexanol
EINECS	229-913-7

Quality Control

Our 6-Dodecanol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications using modern analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.830 - 0.835 g/mL

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