Description

Dodecanamide (CAS No. 1120-16-7) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₂H₂₅NO, widely utilized in research and industrial applications. This long-chain fatty acid amide, also known as Lauramide, is characterized by its white crystalline solid form and excellent stability under standard conditions. As a derivative of lauric acid, Dodecanamide serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of surfactants, lubricants, and specialty polymers. Its hydrophobic alkyl chain and polar amide functional group make it an ideal candidate for studying self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and surface modification techniques. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC), with trace metals analysis available upon request. Suitable for use in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and material science research, this compound is packaged under inert gas to maintain integrity and shipped with a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1120-16-7
• Complexity: 134
• IUPAC Name: dodecanamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H25NO/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h2-11H2,1H3,(H2,13,14)
• InChI Key: ILRSCQWREDREME-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 199.193614421
• Molecular Formula: C12H25NO
• Molecular Weight: 199.33
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)N
• Topological: 43.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 199.193614421
• Synonyms: DODECANAMIDE, Lauramide, 1120-16-7, Lauroylamide, n-dodecanamide, Diamide Y, EINECS 214-298-7, NSC 26630, UNII-3BD22052MO, NSC-889, 3BD22052MO, NSC-26630, DTXSID5022146, CHEBI:34726, LAURAMIDE [INCI], DTXCID002146, 214-298-7, ilrscqwredreme-uhfffaoysa-n, inchi=1/c12h25no/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h2-11h2,1h3,(h2,13,14, Dodecylamide, Lauric amide, Lauryl amide, Amide KK, Dodecamide, Lauric acid amide, Dodecanoic acid amide, NSC 889, Dodecylacid amide, MFCD00025532, SCHEMBL42192, SCHEMBL54356, NSC889, SCHEMBL6046254, SCHEMBL7555456, SCHEMBL11322157, SCHEMBL11691975, NSC26630, LMFA08010001, SBB061051, AKOS006228958, FS-4114, DB-041030, CS-0206349, L0077, NS00013810, ST50546259, D91239, Q27116246

Application

Dodecanamide finds primary application as a key intermediate in the synthesis of surfactants and emulsifiers for personal care products. In material science, it is employed as a slip agent and mold release additive in polymer processing. Researchers utilize this compound to investigate lipid bilayer formation and as a model substrate for enzymatic hydrolysis studies. Its amphiphilic nature also makes it valuable in the development of corrosion inhibitors and lubricant additives.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H413 (97.5%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P273, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Aquatic Chronic 4 (97.5%)

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