Lauryl Alcohol
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 112-53-8
A waxy fatty note with a soapy character and a soft coconut facet. Earthy and natural, it adds a honey lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Soft |
| Descriptor 3 | Waxy |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 400 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 112-53-8 |
| INCI Name | Lauryl alcohol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H26O |
| Mol. Weight | 186.33 |
| IUPAC Name | dodecan-1-ol |
| InChIKey | LQZZUXJYWNFBMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
alcohol C-12, alcohol C-12 (lauryl alcohol), alcohol C-12 lauric, alcohol C-12 lauric FCC, alcohol C-12 natural, alcohol C12, dodecan-1-ol, N-dodecan-1-ol, 1-dodecanol, N-dodecanol, dodecyl alcohol, 1-dodecyl alcohol, N-dodecyl alcohol, 1-duodecyl alcohol, 1-hydroxydodecane, lauric alcohol, laurinic alcohol, N-lauryl alcohol, undecyl carbinol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 260.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 22.00 °C |
| Density | 0.82900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000840 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 5.130 |
| Solubility | alcohol; fixed oils; propylene glycol |
| Appearance | colorless white solid |
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