Dodecanol
Encyclopedia : D : DO : DOD : Dodecanol
Dodecanol, also known by its IUPAC name 1-dodecanol or dodecan-1-ol, and by its trivial name dodecyl alcohol and lauryl alcohol, is a fatty alcohol. Its CAS number is 112-53-8. Its chemical formula is 3(CH2)11OH.
Dodecanol is a colourless, water insoluble solid of melting point 24-27 °C and boiling point 260-262 °C. It has a floral odor. It can be obtained from coconut oil fatty acids.
Dodecanol is used to make surfactants, lubricating oils, and pharmaceuticals.
In cosmetics, dodecanol is an emulsifier and emollient.
External links
MSDS Data:- http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/DO/1-dodecanol.html
- http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/d8784.htm
From Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Original article here. Support Wikipedia by contributing or donating.
All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License See Wikipedia Copyrights for details.