NACOL 12 Alcohol is high purity 1-dodecanol (also known as lauryl or dodecyl alcohol), based on renewable or petrochemical resources. It is a colorless solid with a sweet pungent odor. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 1-Dodecanol

CAS Number: 112-53-8

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Labeling Claims: High Purity

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
CAS No.
112-53-8
EC No.
203-982-0

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Base Chemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Base Chemicals End Uses
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Typical
Appearance
Colorless after melting
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
nC 12 OH Contentmin. 98wt. %600-12
Refractive Index (nD40)1.436DIN 51423
Density at 40°C0.818 - 0.822g/mlDIN 51757
Viscosity at 40°Capprox. 9.5mPa.s600-25
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Colormax. 10APHA
Acid Numbermax. 0.03mg KOH/g600-31
Iodine Valuemax. 0.1mg I/100mg600-39
Hydroxyl Value295 - 305mg KOH/g600-30
Molecular weight185 - 190g/mol600-19
Flash Pointapprox. 116°CDIN 51758
Boiling Range255 - 265°C600-21
Solidification Point22 - 24°CDIN 53175
Ester Valuemax. 0.15mg KOH/g600-33

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • No special protective measures against fire required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Further information on storage conditions

  • Protect from frost, heat and sunlight.

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 10-13: German Storage Class 10 to 13

Other data

  • Stable at normal ambient temperature and pressure.