Dodecyl Alcohol, ACS Reagent Grade

Choose the highest quality solutions and chemicals from Spectrum Chemical. Shop Dodecyl Alcohol, Reagent, ACS is an organic compound that is a colorless, solid and has a floral scent. It is used to produce lubricating oils, pharmaceuticals and surfactants. As an ACS grade reagent, Spectrum Chemical manufactured compound is used as the quality standard against which other substances are grade and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness. Dodecyl Alcohol has a melting point of approximately 24°C (75°F). If your laboratory ambient temperature fluctuates, the material may arrive or transition into a semi-solid or liquid form. This is entirely normal and does not alter the chemical purity or technical performance of the reagent.

Key Functional Benefits:

• Certified ACS Pureness: Evaluated against rigorous regulatory standards, ensuring low impurity profiles for reliable, repeatable baseline results in quantitative testing.
• Excellent Industrial Precursor: Functions as a critical raw material for the synthesis of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), a primary surfactant used extensively across biochemistry, cellular biology, and consumer cosmetics.
• Stable Thermal Integrity: Shipped and stored as a reliable solid matrix under typical room conditions, resolving potential spill risks associated with liquid-phase alternatives.