1-dodecanol
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Definition
Noun: A colorless, waxy, organic compound that is a solid at room temperature. Chemically, it is a fatty alcohol with twelve carbon atoms. It is primarily used as a raw material in the manufacture of surfactants for detergents and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical production.
Usage and Examples
Noun: - The chemical formula for 1-dodecanol is C₁₂H₂₆O. - 1-dodecanol is a key ingredient in the synthesis of sodium lauryl sulfate, a common surfactant. - In the lab, we used 1-dodecanol to produce a new ester compound.
Advanced Usage
- Industrial Context: In technical and industrial writing, "1-dodecanol" is specified for its precise chemical structure, distinguishing it from other alcohols. It is often discussed in processes like ethoxylation or sulfation.
- The ethoxylation of 1-dodecanol yields a series of nonionic surfactants.
Variants and Related Words
- Dodecanol: A less precise synonym that can sometimes refer to isomers other than the primary (1-) alcohol, though it is often used interchangeably in industry.
- Lauryl Alcohol: A common name for 1-dodecanol, frequently used in commerce and cosmetic ingredient lists.
- C12 Alcohol: A generic industrial term referring to alcohols with twelve carbon atoms, with 1-dodecanol being the most prevalent.
Synonyms
- Lauryl Alcohol (common name)
- Dodecyl Alcohol (systematic name)
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, specific technical meaning as a defined chemical compound. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is almost exclusively confined to scientific, industrial, and manufacturing contexts.
Noun
- a colorless insoluble solid alcohol used to make detergents and pharmaceuticals