Lauryl alcohol
CAS 112-53-8
EC 203-982-0
Formula C12H26O
MW 186.33 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Personal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersFood & Nutrition Emulsification & DispersionSurface Modification & WettingAntioxidant & StabilizerHumectant & Moisturizing
Description
Lauryl Alcohol (CAS 112-53-8), also known as Dodecanol or 1-Dodecanol, is a straight-chain fatty alcohol derived from natural or petrochemical sources. It carries no E-code designation and is registered under EC 203-982-0. In flavour applications it is referenced as FEMA 2617.
In personal care formulations, Lauryl Alcohol functions as an emulsion stabiliser and emollient by anchoring itself at oil-water interfaces, reducing droplet coalescence and improving skin-feel. In coatings and adhesive systems, it acts as a surface modifier, lowering interfacial tension to improve substrate wetting and film formation.
Lauryl Alcohol is available in technical and cosmetic grades and is compliant with REACH regulations. It is supplied in solid flake or molten liquid form depending on grade and volume, with packaging typically in bags, drums, or IBC containers. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against relevant pharmacopoeial or food-grade standards where applicable.
In personal care formulations, Lauryl Alcohol functions as an emulsion stabiliser and emollient by anchoring itself at oil-water interfaces, reducing droplet coalescence and improving skin-feel. In coatings and adhesive systems, it acts as a surface modifier, lowering interfacial tension to improve substrate wetting and film formation.
Lauryl Alcohol is available in technical and cosmetic grades and is compliant with REACH regulations. It is supplied in solid flake or molten liquid form depending on grade and volume, with packaging typically in bags, drums, or IBC containers. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against relevant pharmacopoeial or food-grade standards where applicable.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 24 °C |
| Boiling Point | 259 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.8309 g/cm³ @ Temp: 24 °C |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Appearance | white low melting crystalline solid |
| Color | APHA: ≤10 |
| Odor | Typical fatty alcohol odor; sweet. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.442(lit.) |
| Log P | 5.4 at 23℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS09 GHS08
H
H315H319H320H335H370H371H400H410H411H412
P
P260P261P264P270P271P273P280P319P321P391P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P308+P316P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29051700 |
| UN Number | 3077 |
| ADR Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Dodecanoldodecan-1-oln-dodecanoldodecanol-1PisolLauryl 24
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