Dodecanol

Dodecanol (CAS 1322-35-6), also known as lauryl alcohol, is a fatty alcohol derived from natural or synthetic sources.

Where is Dodecanol used?

• Personal care: emollient and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions and hair conditioners
• Cleaning: coupling agent and solvent carrier for stability of concentrated liquid cleaners
• Plastics and polymers: plasticizer intermediate and lubricant additive
• Sulfation or ethoxylation produces sodium lauryl sulfate and laureth surfactants.

Good to know: Standard commercial grades include technical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical-grade material meeting USP and Ph. Eur. specifications.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels commonly range from 98% to 99%+ for high-specification applications