Dodecanol

Dodecanol (CAS 1322-35-6), also known as lauryl alcohol, is a fatty alcohol derived from natural or synthetic sources used across personal care, cleaning, and industrial formulation.

It functions primarily as an emulsifier, surfactant precursor, and carrier in finished product manufacturing. In personal care, it acts as an emollient and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.

It contributes to texture and skin feel without adding active claims. Sulfation or ethoxylation of dodecanol produces sodium lauryl sulfate and laureth surfactants, which are key intermediates in detergent manufacturing.

Industrial cleaning formulators use it as a coupling agent and solvent carrier to improve the stability of concentrated liquid cleaners. It helps maintain consistency in various chemical formulations.

In plastics and polymer processing, it functions as a plasticizer intermediate and lubricant additive. This helps to reduce friction during extrusion and molding operations in industrial settings.

Dodecanol is supplied as a white waxy solid or liquid depending on temperature, typically available in flake, pastille, or molten bulk form. It is handled according to standard safety protocols.

Standard commercial grades include technical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical-grade material meeting USP and Ph. Eur. specifications. These ensure the material meets global regulatory requirements.

Purity levels commonly range from 98% to 99%+ for high-specification applications, with technical grades available for industrial use. This ensures reliability across diverse manufacturing sectors.