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1-Dodecanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

1-Dodecanol, Dodecyl alcohol, Lauryl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)11OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
186.33
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
203-982-0

vapor pressure

0.08 mbar ( 38 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (GC)

form

paste

autoignition temp.

255 °C

potency

>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

229 °C

mp

24 °C

transition temp

flash point 134.8 °C

solubility

0.004 g/L

density

0.9 g/cm3 at 16 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C12H26O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13/h13H,2-12H2,1H3

InChI key

LQZZUXJYWNFBMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Facile synthesis of microencapsulated 1-dodecanol/melamine-formaldehyde: This study discusses the development of phase change material for thermal energy storage, using 1-dodecanol encapsulated in melamine-formaldehyde. (Kumar et al., 2021).
  • PDMS modified membranes by 1-dodecanol: This research examines the effect of 1-dodecanol on ethanol removal via pervaporation, highlighting improvements in separation processes. (León and Fontalvo, 2019).
  • Liquid–liquid equilibria for 1-dodecanol system: The study presents experimental data and predictions on the liquid–liquid equilibria involving 1-dodecanol, valuable for chemical engineering applications. (Pérez et al., 2016).
  • Nanometer confinement induces nematic order in 1-Dodecanol: Investigating the phase behavior of 1-dodecanol under nanometer confinement, this research provides insights into material science and nanotechnology. (Yamaguchi et al., 2018).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 22 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 26 °C
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

249.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

121 °C - closed cup


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