Lauryl Alcohol, or Dodecanol, known as Alcohol C-12, is a fatty alcohol with a light, floral scent, often used to add a smooth, clean touch to fragrance formulations. It contributes to the creamy, waxy note in perfumes and is appreciated for its moisturizing properties in skincare products.
Utilized in perfumes to add creamy, waxy notes and in skincare for its moisturizing properties.
IUPAC Name: dodecan-1-olCAS Number: 112-53-8
Molecular Formula: C12H26O
Molecular Weight: 186.33 g/mol
Boiling Point: 259.00 °C (498.20 °F)
Melting Point: 24.00 °C (75.20 °F)
Class: Alcohol
Use/s: Scent, Moisturizing
Synonyms
1: 1-DODECANOL 2: Dodecan-1-ol 3: Dodecyl alcohol 4: Dodecanol 5: Lauryl alcohol 6: Undecyl carbinol 7: Dodecylalcohol 8: n-Dodecyl alcohol 9: Lauric alcohol
Chemist Says
Dodecanol is a colorless thick liquid with a sweet odor. Floats on water. Freezing point is 75 °F. (USCG, 1999)
Scent: Sweet, Floral
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Light, Floral, Clean, Creamy
2: Soft, Waxy, Slightly Sweet
3: CHARACTERISTIC FATTY ODOR; UNPLEASANT AT HIGH CONCN BUT DELICATE & FLORAL ON DILUTION
4: Fatty, waxy, with a slightly waxy and green character
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