Dodecylbenzene, mixture of isomers, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1-Phenyldodecane acts as a pseudo-stationary phase (PSP) marker in the preparation of microemulsion, 1-Phenyldodecane was degraded to phenylacetic acid by an oil-degrading bacterium. it is used to prepare an anionic detergent dodecylbenzene sodium sulfonate. It is a petrochemical-derived substitute for the tallow and coconut oil used in making soap.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-01-3
• Molecular Formula: C18H30
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 246.438
• MDL Number: MFCD00008974
• InChI Key: KWKXNDCHNDYVRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1-phenyldodecane, benzene, dodecyl, n-dodecylbenzene, laurylbenzene, phenyldodecane, marlican, dodecane, 1-phenyl, detergent alkylate, alkylate p 1, phenyldodecan
• PubChem CID: 31237
• IUPAC Name: dodecylbenzene
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCC1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: -3°C
• Density: 0.87 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 179°C to 180°C (13 mmHg)
• Odor: Specific type
• Refractive Index: 1.49
• Quantity: 250 g
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 246.44
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Dodecylbenzene, Mixture of isomers

Safety and Handling

TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only