Dodecanol
Synonyms
1 Dodecanol
1-Dodecanol
Alcohol, Dodecyl
Alcohol, Lauryl
Alcohol, n-Dodecyl
Dodecyl Alcohol
Lauryl Alcohol
n Dodecyl Alcohol
n-Dodecyl Alcohol
A saturated 12-carbon fatty alcohol obtained from coconut oil fatty acids. It has a floral odor and is used in detergents, lubricating oils, and pharmaceuticals. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed)