Lauraldehyde
CAS 112-54-9
EC 203-983-6
Formula C12H24O
MW 184.32 g/mol
Oils, Fats & Waxes Personal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersLubricants & Metalworking LubricationEmulsification & DispersionAntioxidant & Stabilizer
Description
Lauraldehyde (CAS 112-54-9), also known as Dodecanal, n-Dodecanal, or 1-Dodecanal, is a straight-chain aliphatic aldehyde with the molecular formula C12H24O. It carries the FEMA designation 2615 and is classified under HS code 29121900. No E-code applies to this substance.
In personal care formulations, Lauraldehyde functions as a fragrance intermediate and hair conditioning agent, where its aldehyde group interacts with protein structures to improve surface adhesion and smoothness. In lubricant and metalworking applications, it acts as a boundary lubricant and heat stabilizer, reducing friction and oxidative degradation at metal surfaces under thermal stress.
Lauraldehyde is supplied as a neat liquid and is available in fragrance-grade and technical-grade specifications. The substance is registered under REACH and complies with FEMA 2615 standards for flavour and fragrance use. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against application requirements prior to ordering.
In personal care formulations, Lauraldehyde functions as a fragrance intermediate and hair conditioning agent, where its aldehyde group interacts with protein structures to improve surface adhesion and smoothness. In lubricant and metalworking applications, it acts as a boundary lubricant and heat stabilizer, reducing friction and oxidative degradation at metal surfaces under thermal stress.
Lauraldehyde is supplied as a neat liquid and is available in fragrance-grade and technical-grade specifications. The substance is registered under REACH and complies with FEMA 2615 standards for flavour and fragrance use. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against application requirements prior to ordering.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 44.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 239-240 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.831 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 215 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Color | White or Colorless to Light yellow |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. soapy waxy aldehydic citrus green floral |
| Form | neat |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Vapor Pressure | <300 hPa (50 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.435(lit.) |
| Log P | 4.9 at 35℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS09
H
H315H317H319H411
P
P261P264P272P273P280P321P391P501P264+P265P302+P352P332+P317P333+P317P337+P317P362+P364P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29121900 |
| UN Number | 3082 |
| ADR Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
Dodecanallauryl aldehyden-Dodecanal1-DODECANAL
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