Preferred name | 1-dodecanol |
Trivial Name | 1-Dodecanol |
Short Description | lauryl alcohol |
Formula | C12 H26 O |
CAS Number | 112-53-8 |
Deleted CAS Number | 1173838-88-4 |
FEMA Number | 2617 |
Flavis Number | 2.008 |
ECHA Number | 203-982-0 |
FDA UNII | 178A96NLP2 |
Nikkaji Number | J1.505I |
Beilstein Number | 1738860 |
MDL | MFCD00004753 |
COE Number | 56 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 109 lauryl alcohol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 112-53-8 ; LAURYL ALCOHOL |
Synonyms |
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NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 112-53-8 |
Pubchem (cid): | 8193 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134973347 |
Flavornet: | 112-53-8 |
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Publications by Info | |
Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) |
(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances: | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C02277 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB11626 |
FooDB: | FDB012483 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2905.17.0000 |
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status: | View |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Formulations/Preparations: •grades: technical, fcc •lorol 810: c6 alcohol, 0-5 wt%; c8 alcohol, 50-66 wt%; c10 alcohol, 30-40 wt%; c12 alcohol, 3-8 wt% from table |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 186.33842468262 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 6.898 to 6.981 |
Refractive Index | 1.44 to 1.45 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | 22 to 26°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 260 to 262°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.00084 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 7.4 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 110 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 5.13 |
Shelf life | 36 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 6.898 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water, 4 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
paraffin oil | No |
water | No |
glycerin | No |
Stability | |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
shampoo | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Waxy | |
earthy, soapy, waxy, fatty, honey, coconut | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 400 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982) | At 100.00 %. earthy soapy waxy fatty honey coconut |
Flavor Type: Soapy | |
soapy, waxy, clean, aldehydic, earthy, cilantro, watery, fatty, greasy | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982) | Soapy waxy clean aldehydic earthy cilantro watery fatty greasy |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Acacia , Alpine bouquet , Amber , Bouquet , Cedar forest , Citrus , Cucumber , Earth , Fir balsam , Floral , Ginger white ginger , Heather , Jasmin , Jonquil , Lilac , Lily , Lily of the valley , Lime , Musk , Narcissus , Patchouli , Pine , Rain , Reseda , Rose , Rose white rose , Spring rain , Sweet grass , Tuberose , Violet , Woody |
Other purposes | Clean |
Cosmetic purposes | Emulsion stabilisers , Skin conditioning - emollient , Surfactant - emulsifying , Viscosity controlling agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. R 50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 12800 mg/kg Medizin und Ernaehrung. Vol. 8, Pg. 244, 1967. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-guinea pig LD50 > 10 ml/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 95, 1973. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for 1-dodecanol usage levels up to: | |||
4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3. Update in publication number(s): 29 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 9.00000 | 14.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 2.00000 | 3.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 1.00000 | 10.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 24.00000 | 27.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 4.00000 | 7.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | 4.00000 | 7.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 6.00000 | 6.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 0.03000 | 0.03000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 5.00000 | 8.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | 7.00000 | 7.00000 |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Outcome of the consultation with Member States, the applicant and EFSA on the pesticide risk assessment for Straight Chain Lepidopteran Pheromones (SCLPs) in light of confirmatory data View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):112-53-8 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8193 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3082 |
WGK Germany:2 |
dodecan-1-ol |
Chemidplus:0000112538 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:JR5775000 for cas# 112-53-8 |