Product Details

CasNo： 112-40-3

MF： C12H26

Appearance： liquid

Delivery Time： 15 days

Packing： 200kg/drum

Purity： 98%

Basic Information

Product Description

Product Name：n-Dodecane  

CAS No: 112-40-3

Form: powder

Product Application

Analytical & Research Standards (Core High-End Application):

Chromatographic Standard/Reference Material:​ One of the most important reference compounds in gas chromatography (GC), commonly used to determine the Kováts retention index​ of other compounds, a key parameter for substance identification.

Spectroscopic Solvent:​ Serves as a non-polar, inert solvent​ in analytical techniques like infrared (IR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), ideal for dissolving non-polar or weakly polar samples.

Physicochemical Research:​ Used as a model compound​ for studying surface tension, critical properties, thermodynamic data, etc.

Personal Care & Consumer Products:

Specialty Solvent/Plasticizer:​ Used in perfumes, hairsprays, antiperspirants, etc., as a solvent and fixative for fragrances, or as a component in propellant systems. Valued for its low toxicity, low irritancy, and suitable volatility.

Organic Synthesis & Chemical Industry:

Chemical Intermediate:​ Can be functionalized via oxidation, sulfonation, chlorination, etc., to produce a range of essential C12 chemicals, including dodecylbenzene​ (key surfactant precursor), dodecanol, dodecanoic acid (lauric acid), and dodecanolactam.

Key Carbon Source for Bio-fermentation:​ The core feedstock​ for the bio-fermentation production of long-chain dicarboxylic acids. Specific microorganisms utilize n-dodecane as their sole carbon source, efficiently converting it via ω-oxidation to dodecanedioic acid (DDDA), the key monomer for synthesizing high-performance nylons like PA612 and PA1212.

Specialty Solvent/Extractant:​ Used in precision electronics cleaning, metalworking fluids, pesticide emulsification, and as a polymerization solvent.

Packaging

200kg/drum

Storage

Store in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store separately from oxidizers.