104-41-6

Basic information

• Product Name: p-dodecyltoluene
• Synonyms: p-dodecyltoluene;1-Methyl-4-dodecylbenzene;4-Dodecyltoluene
• CAS NO: 104-41-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₃₂
• Molecular Weight: 260.45738
• EINECS: 203-200-8
• Mol File: 104-41-6.mol
• Article Data: 9

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 349.5°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 164.7°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.857g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 9.47E-05mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.484
• CAS DataBase Reference: p-dodecyltoluene(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: p-dodecyltoluene(104-41-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: p-dodecyltoluene(104-41-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 104-41-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

P-dodecyltoluene is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C20H32. It is a clear, colorless liquid that is insoluble in water. P-dodecyltoluene is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of high molecular weight alkyl benzene sulfonate, which is a key ingredient in the production of detergents and surfactants. It is also used as a solvent in various industrial processes and as a component in the production of antifoaming agents and lubricants. P-dodecyltoluene is considered to be relatively low in toxicity and has not been found to have any significant adverse effects on human health or the environment when used as intended. However, it should be handled with care and in accordance with proper safety protocols to prevent accidental exposure.

InChI:InChI=1/C19H32/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-19-16-14-18(2)15-17-19/h14-17H,3-13H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 624-31-7 4-tolyl iodide 
• 10157-76-3 dodecyl 4-methylbenzenesulphonate 
• 106-43-4 para-chlorotoluene 
• 143-15-7 1-dodecylbromide 
• 106-38-7 para-bromotoluene 
• 112-52-7 1-chlorododecane 
• 108-88-3 toluene 
• 112-16-3 n-dodecanoyl chloride 
• 4294-57-9 para-methylphenylmagnesium bromide 
• 50671-19-7 1-p-tolyl-dodecan-1-one 

Relevant articles and documents

Photodegradative surfactants: p-dodecylbenzyltrimethylammonium bromide as a photodegradative emulsifier for microemulsion polymerization

A photodegradative surfactant, p-dodecylbenzyltrimethylammonium bromide, was used as an emulsifier for micro-emulsion polymerization of methyl methacrylate in water. The resulting polymer latex was coagulated during UV irradiation. The analysis of the centrifuged solid after irradiation indicated almost perfection of both recovery of the polymer and removal of surface-active species from it. Copyright

Highly nucleophilic Vitamin B12-assisted nickel-catalysed reductive coupling of aryl halides and non-activated alkyl tosylates

Reductive cross-coupling of aryl halides with ubiquitous alkyl tosylates was developed using a combination of nickel and vitamin B12 (VB12: cyanocobalamin) catalysts. The tosylate was activated by reduced VB12 to form alkyl cobalt(iii), which served as a good alkylating agent for aryl-nickel species, leading to C(sp3)-C(sp2) bond formation.

Direct cobalt-catalyzed cross-coupling between aryl and alkyl halides

An operationally simple cross-coupling reaction between aryl halides and alkyl halides with high selectivity has been developed. The underlying domino process utilizes CoCl2/Me4-DACH as a catalyst system. The methodology exhibits hig

Domino iron catalysis: Direct aryl-alkyl cross-coupling

(Chemical Equation Presented) Striking while the iron is hot: Cheap FeCl3 serves as the precatalyst for the direct cross-coupling of aryl and alkyl halides that is based on the sequence of Grignard formation and subsequent cross-coupling. This