n-Dodecylbenzene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

n-Dodecylbenzene, is a precursor to sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, a surfactant that is a key ingredient of household laundry detergents, such as Tide. It is a widely used cleaner, dyeing assistant in textile industrial, degrease agent in electroplate, leather, de- inking agent in papering, rubber and plastic, break emulsion agent in oil industry, artesian well foaming agent in oil well.

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Applications
n-Dodecylbenzene, is a precursor to sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, a surfactant that is a key ingredient of household laundry detergents, such as Tide. It is a widely used cleaner, dyeing assistant in textile industrial, degrease agent in electroplate, leather, de- inking agent in papering, rubber and plastic, break emulsion agent in oil industry, artesian well foaming agent in oil well.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, nitric acid.

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: -7°C
• Density: 0.856
• Boiling Point: 331°C
• Flash Point: 124°C (255°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.482
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1909107
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 246.44
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Dodecylbenzene

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	204-591-8
RTECSNumber	CZ9540000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only