Description

4-Dodecylstyrene is a high-purity, long-chain alkylated styrene monomer designed for advanced polymer synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. This compound is valued for its ability to impart hydrophobicity, enhance thermal stability, and modify the physical properties of copolymers and resins. It serves as a critical building block for R&D chemists and production engineers in the polymer, coatings, adhesive, and specialty surfactant industries.

Application

• Polymer Modification: Key monomer for synthesizing styrenic copolymers to improve flexibility, water resistance, and compatibility.
• Specialty Coatings & Resins: Used in formulating high-performance industrial coatings, marine paints, and hydrophobic surface treatments.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts internal plasticization and enhances adhesion to low-energy surfaces in pressure-sensitive and structural adhesives.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Synthesis: Serves as a hydrophobic precursor for producing novel non-ionic and polymeric surfactants.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Intermediate in creating viscosity index improvers and detergent additives for lubricating oils and fuels.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D exploring new polymeric materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Dodecylstyrene
CAS No.	66218-69-7
Molecular Formula	C20H32
Molecular Weight	272.47 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Dodecylstyrene; 1-(4-Dodecylphenyl)ethene; 4-n-Dodecylstyrene; Vinyl(p-dodecylbenzene); Dodecylstyrene; p-Vinyldodecylbenzene; 4-Dodecylvinylbenzene; 1-Ethenyl-4-dodecylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Dodecylstyrene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent quality degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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