Lauryl Alcohol
- IUPAC Name
- dodecan-1-ol
- Molecular Formula
- C12H26O
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 186.3300
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Lauryl alcohol; 1-Dodecanol; Dodecanol; Dodecyl alcohol
- Purity / Assay (%)
- 98% min
- Grade / Quality Level
- Technical Grade
Categories
Technical Document
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.