Description

Alcohols, C12-14 is a defined blend of synthetic fatty alcohols, primarily consisting of dodecanol (C12) and tetradecanol (C14). This product is a vital intermediate and functional ingredient prized for its surfactant properties and predictable chain length distribution. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, detergent, and specialty chemical industries seeking consistent raw materials for synthesis and formulation.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing biodegradable, non-ionic surfactants like alcohol ethoxylates and alcohol sulfates used in liquid detergents, dishwashing liquids, and industrial cleaners.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Serves as an emollient, thickener, and opacifying agent in creams, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners, providing a smooth skin feel and stable formulations.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluids: Used as a base component or additive in synthetic lubricants, cutting oils, and corrosion inhibitors due to its lubricity and stability.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Industry: Acts as a co-monomer or intermediate in the production of plasticizers, stabilizers, and other polymer additives to enhance flexibility and processing.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a softening agent, lubricant, and anti-static agent in fiber production and leather finishing processes.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Functions as a carrier solvent and emulsifier in pesticides, herbicides, and other agricultural chemical products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alcohols, C12-14
CAS No.	80206-82-2
Molecular Formula	Mixture of C12H26O and C14H30O
Molecular Weight	Mixture (approx. 186-214 g/mol)
Synonyms	C12-14 Alcohols; Lauryl-Myristyl Alcohol; Dodecyl-Tetradecyl Alcohol; Fatty Alcohols C12-14; Alfol 12-14; C12-C14 Fatty Alcohol; Linear C12-14 Alcohols; n-Dodecanol / n-Tetradecanol blend
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alcohols, C12-14 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent composition, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as hydroxyl value, chain length distribution, and color are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials like strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (C12-C14 Alcohols)	Min. 95%
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Acid Value	Max. 0.1 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	Max. 1.0 g I2/100g
Water Content	Max. 0.1%

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