Alfol 12 Alcohol is high purity, petrochemical-based 1-dodecanol (also known as dodecyl Alcohol). ALFOL 12 Alcohol is a white solid with a sweet pungent odor. ALFOL 12 Alcohol is classified as readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. ALFOL 12 Alcohol can be esterified, ethoxylated, propoxylated, sulfated, oxidized, etc. Sasol Chemicals ALFOL Alcohols are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based Alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 1-Dodecanol

CAS Number: 112-53-8

Functions: Intermediate, Pour Point Depressant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Synonyms: 1-Dodecyl Alcohol, 1-Hydroxydodecane, Dodecanol, Dodecanol-1, Dodecylalcohol, Hydroxydodecane, Lauric Alcohol, Laurinic Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, N-Dodecan-1-ol, N-Dodecanol, N-Dodecyl Alcohol, N-Lauryl Alcohol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
112-53-8
EC No.
203-982-0

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Sweet Pungent
Insoluble in
Water
Soluble in
Oil
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)186g/mol—
Total Alcohol Contentmin. 98.5wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C10OH & lowermax. 2wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C12OHmin. 97.8wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C14OH & highermax. 2wt. %—
Density at 40°C (104°F)0.820g/mL—
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F)11.7cSt—
Vapor Pressure at 20°C (68°F)max. 0.01mmHg—
Flammability Upper explosion limitapprox. 5.5 (V)%—
Flammability Lower explosion limitapprox. 0.6 (V)%—
Viscosity at 38°C (100°F)12.3cSt —
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Acid Numbermax. 0.1mgKOH/g600-31
Iodine Numbermax. 0.2mg I₂/100 mg—
Colormax. 15-APHA
Saponification Numbermax. 1mg KOH/g—
Vapor Density6.4——
Melting Point23 – 24 (73 – 75)°C (°F)—
Hydroxyl Number295 – 302mg KOH/g—
Flash Point129 (264)°C (°F)ASTM D 93
Carbonyl Contentmax. 100ppm—
Boiling Point254 – 259 (489 – 498)°C (°F)—
Auto-ignition Temperature260 (500)°C (°F)—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol viscosity vs temperature

ALFOL 12 - Viscosity Versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL blended alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 12 Viscosity versus Temperature Profile - 2

Density versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 12 Density versus Temperature Profile - 1

ALFOL blended alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 12 Density versus Temperature Profile - 2

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Safe handling advice

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage/Transport pressure

Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

24 - 43 °C (75 - 110 °F)