Lauryl alcohol

Lauryl alcohol (CAS 112-53-8), also sold as 1-dodecanol or n-dodecyl alcohol, is a fatty alcohol derived from natural or synthetic sources.

Where is Lauryl alcohol used?

• Personal care: base material for ethoxylated surfactants, incorporated into creams, lotions and hair conditioners to improve texture and moisture retention
• Coatings and adhesives: wetting agent and surface modifier improving substrate adhesion and film uniformity
• Industrial: chemical intermediate for lauryl sulfate surfactants
• It functions as an emulsifier, emollient and surfactant intermediate.

Good to know: Flavor manufacturers reference it under FEMA 2617 as a fatty note contributor in food-grade flavor systems. Buyers sourcing for food or flavor applications should confirm compliance with relevant regional food additive standards and FCC quality benchmarks.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels commonly at 98% or higher