Product Details
Molecular Formula
C12H26O
Description
Lauryl alcohol is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol. It is a white crystalline solid and is actually insoluble in water, but soluble in ether and slightly soluble in ethanol.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable.
Solubility
Water: slightly soluble1g/L at 23°C
Storage
Store below +30°C.
Boiling Point
260-262 °C(lit.)
Melting Point
22-26 °C(lit.)
Density
0.833 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Applications
Lauryl alcohol is widely used in moisturizers, conditioners, shampoos, cleansers, sunscreens, and color cosmetics
InChI
1S/C12H26O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13/h13H,2-12H2,1H3
Vapor Pressure
0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
InChI Key
LQZZUXJYWNFBMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N