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LAURINIC ALCOHOL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C12H26O
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)10CH2OH
formula, see observation
CH3-(CH2)11-OH
formula, see observation
112-53-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless solid with a fatty, repulsive odour and is used for synthetic detergents, lube additives, pharmaceuticals, rubber, textiles, perfumes and as a flavoring agent.

OBS

dodecan-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

lauryl alcohol: obsolete form.

OBS

The prefix "n" must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Alfol 12; Cachalot L-50; Cachalot L-90; CO 12; CO-1214; Dytol J-68; Epal 12; Lauryl 24; Lorol; MA-1214; Sipol 112.

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H26O or CH3(CH2)10CH2OH or CH3-(CH2)11-OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C12H26O
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)10CH2OH
formula, see observation
CH3-(CH2)11-OH
formula, see observation
112-53-8
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'un solide incolore, à odeur repoussante, présent dans les cires sous forme d'esters d'acides gras, dont l'ester sulfurique est utilisé, sous forme de sel de sodium, comme détergent et comme émulsionnant.

OBS

dodécan-1-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

alcool laurylique : forme vieillie.

OBS

Le préfixe «n» s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H26O ou CH3(CH2)10CH2OH ou CH3-(CH2)11-OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C12H26O
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)10CH2OH
formula, see observation
CH3-(CH2)11-OH
formula, see observation
112-53-8
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro, con olor a flores. Combustible, poco tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química : C12H26O o CH3(CH2)10CH2OH o CH3-(CH2)11-OH

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