Description

2-Dodecylnaphthalene is a high-purity, long-chain alkylated naphthalene derivative, serving as a critical intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, combining a naphthalene core with a dodecyl side chain, provides valuable properties for modifying material characteristics and facilitating specific organic reactions. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the specialty chemicals, polymer, and lubricant industries seeking to enhance product performance.

Application

• Intermediate for Surfactants and Dispersants: Acts as a key hydrophobic building block in the synthesis of non-ionic and anionic surfactants, particularly for high-performance industrial applications.
• Polymer Additive and Plasticizer Precursor: Used to develop specialized plasticizers and stabilizers that improve the flexibility and processing of engineering plastics and elastomers.
• Lubricant and Grease Formulation: Serves as a synthetic base oil component or an additive precursor to enhance viscosity index, thermal stability, and lubricity in synthetic lubricants.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Friedel-Crafts and other alkylation reactions to create more complex aromatic compounds for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst and Solvent: Functions in specialized solvent systems or as a component in catalysts for reactions requiring a non-polar organic phase.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms, material science, and developing novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Dodecylnaphthalene
CAS No.	60899-39-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₃₂
Molecular Weight	296.49 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Dodecylnaphthalene; 2-n-Dodecylnaphthalene; Dodecylnaphthalene; Naphthalene, 2-dodecyl-; Laurylnaphthalene; 2-Laurylnaphthalene; β-Dodecylnaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Dodecylnaphthalene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the highest standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and 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, strong acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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