n-Dodecylbenzene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
n-Dodecylbenzene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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n-Dodecylbenzene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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n-Dodecylbenzene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberB21362.14
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS123-01-3
IUPAC Namedodecylbenzene
Molecular FormulaC18H30
InChI KeyKWKXNDCHNDYVRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCC1=CC=CC=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥96.0%
Refractive Index1.4785-1.4835 @ 20?C
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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. RG Paquette.; EC Lingafelter. Studies of Sulfonates. VII. Conductances and densities of sodium ethyl-, n-butyl-, n-octyl-, andn-dodecylbenzene-p-sulfonate solutions. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 194365 (4), 686-692.
  2. JB Davis.; RL Raymond. Oxidation of alkyl-substituted cyclic hydrocarbons by a Nocardia during growth on n-alkanes. Applied microbiology. 19619 (5), 383-388.