| Product Name | Lauryl Alcohol (1-Dodecanol, Dodecyl Alcohol, C12 Alcohol) |
| CAS No. | 112-53-8 |
| EINECS No. | 203-982-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₂H₂₆O |
| Molecular Weight | 186.33 |
| INCI Name | 1-Dodecanol |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow oily liquid (at room temperature), becomes waxy solid below 20℃ |
| Main Types | Industrial Grade (99% purity, for surfactants, detergents, textile auxiliaries, lubricant additives); Cosmetic Grade (high purity, low impurities, for skin care, hair conditioners, fragrances); Food Grade (meets FCC/FG standards, used as flavor ingredient) |
| Key Specifications | Purity ≥99%;Acid value ≤0.1 mg KOH/g;Saponification value ≤0.5 mg KOH/g;Hydroxyl value 295-305 mg KOH/g;Moisture ≤0.1% |
| Physical Properties | Melting point: 22-24℃; Boiling point: 255-262℃; Flash point: ~121℃; Density: ~0.831 g/cm³ (24℃); Refractive index: ~1.442-1.444; Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, and other organic solvents |
| Features | Weak, characteristic fatty odor; chemically stable; low irritancy; biodegradable; C12 fatty alcohol with both hydrophobic carbon chain and hydrophilic hydroxyl group |
| Main Applications | Surfactants: Key raw material for anionic/nonionic surfactants (AES, K12, AEO).Detergents: High-efficiency detergents, industrial cleaners, foaming agents, emulsifiers.Cosmetics: Emollient, moisturizer, thickener in creams, lotions, hair conditioners.Fragrance & Flavor: Used in rose, violet, lily, narcissus type fragrances, and soap perfumes.Textile Auxiliaries: Chemical fiber oils, textile lubricants, leveling agents, antistatic agents.Others: Pharmaceutical excipients, rubber additives, plastic plasticizers, lubricant additives, leather auxiliaries, flotation agents, food flavor ingredients, etc. |
| Packaging | 170kg steel/plastic drums, IBC totes (1000kg), tank trucks; small packages (25kg drums, 1kg bottles) available upon request |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area; keep sealed; avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures; away from fire and oxidizers |
| Shipping | Non-hazardous under most shipping regulations (flash point ~121℃); protect from sun and rain; handle with care |
| Quality Standard | Industrial Grade: GB/T 16451-2023; Cosmetic Grade: CIR certified; Food Grade: FCC, FDA; ISO, Kosher, Halal, REACH certifications available |
| MOQ | Standard 20 tons (1×20'FCL); trial order 5-10 tons (drums) negotiable |
| Delivery Time | Standard 7-15 working days; custom specifications 15-25 working days |
| Payment Terms | T/T (30% deposit, 70% against B/L copy), L/C at sight; FOB/CFR/CIF supported |
| HS Code | 2905170000 |