IUPAC Name
Dodecan-1-ol
Cas Number
112-53-8
HS Code
3823.70.20
Formula
CH3(CH2)10CH2OH
Industry
Palm Derivatives
Appearance
Colorless soft solid
Common Names
Dodecanol; 1-Dodecanol; Dodecyl Alcohol; Lauryl Alcohol; 1-Hydroxydodecane; 1-Dodecyl Alcohol; Lauric Alcohol; n-Dodecan-1-ol; n-Dodecyl Alcohol
Packaging
170 Kgs - HDPE Drums
Brief Overview
Lauryl alcohol is a saturated fatty alcohol that has 12 carbon atoms and has a floral odor. It can be produced from palm kernel or coconut oil fatty acids. Lauryl alcohol is derived from a hydride of a dodecane. Lauryl alcohol can be prepared through hydrogenating lauric acid and is usually used in place of the corresponding aldehyde.
Manufacturing Process
Lauryl alcohol can be prepared through several processes. It can be prepared by the reduction of the aldehyde and by the reduction of lauramide with sodium and amyl alcohol. This alcohol can be produced through the oxo process or can be produced from ethylene through the Ziegler process which involves oxidation of trialkylaluminum compounds.