Bioprocessing Dodecanol from Alfa Chemistry - Product Description and Details

Product Specs
ItemDodecanol
CompanyAlfa Chemistry
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Catalog NumberACM112538
Quantity100
ApplicationDodecanol, also known as 1-Dodecanol, is a versatile compound with a variety of applications. Derived from coconut oil fatty acids, it features a 12-carbon saturated structure and possesses a characteristic fatty, waxy flavor. Although its odor can be unpleasant at high concentrations, it becomes delicate and floral when diluted. Dodecanol serves several purposes, including being an essential ingredient in detergents, lubricating oils, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, it is utilized as a cosmetic and in textile auxiliaries, synthetic oils, emulsifiers, and as a flotation agent for raw materials. In the dental industry, it acts as a foaming agent for toothpaste. Furthermore, Dodecanol is registered for use in apple and pear orchards, where it functions as a Lepidopteran pheromone/sex attractant to disrupt the mating behavior of specific moths whose larvae threaten crops.
Purity / Grade99%+