2915-72-2

Basic information

• Product Name: BENZOIC ACID DODECYL ESTER
• Synonyms: dodecyl benzoate;dodecylbenzoate;BENZOIC ACID DODECYL ESTER;benzoic acid lauryl ester;n-Dodecyl benzoate
• CAS NO: 2915-72-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₃₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 290.44
• EINECS: 220-837-7
• Mol File: 2915-72-2.mol
• Article Data: 29

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 167℃
• Boiling Point: 383.6 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 162 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.94 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 4.36E-06mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.487
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• CAS DataBase Reference: BENZOIC ACID DODECYL ESTER(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: BENZOIC ACID DODECYL ESTER(2915-72-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: BENZOIC ACID DODECYL ESTER(2915-72-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 2915-72-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Benzoic acid dodecyl ester, also known as dodecyl benzoate, is a chemical compound that belongs to the ester category. It is derived from benzoic acid and dodecyl alcohol. This chemical is commonly used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products, as well as in the production of plastics, lubricants, and surfactants. It functions as a solvent and emollient, providing a smooth and silky texture to the products it is used in. Benzoic acid dodecyl ester is known for its low toxicity and relatively low environmental impact. However, it is important to handle and use this chemical with proper care and in accordance with safety guidelines.

InChI:InChI=1/C19H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-14-17-21-19(20)18-15-12-11-13-16-18/h11-13,15-16H,2-10,14,17H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 582-25-2 Potassium benzoate 
• 88926-88-9 Trifluoro-methanesulfonateallyl-dodecyl-phenyl-sulfonium; 
• 112-53-8 1-dodecyl alcohol 
• 100-51-6 benzyl alcohol 
• 104-76-7 2-Ethylhexyl alcohol 
• 98-88-4 benzoyl chloride 
• 68-12-2 N,N-dimethyl-formamide 
• 120-51-4 benzoic acid benzyl ester 
• 93-58-3 benzoic acid methyl ester 
• 85909-02-0 N-benzyl-N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-benzamide 
• 18536-91-9 dodecyltriethoxysilane 
• 532-31-0 silver benzoate 
• 75-05-8 acetonitrile 
• 591-50-4 iodobenzene 

Downstream Products

• 112-53-8 1-dodecyl alcohol 

Relevant articles and documents

LiHMDS: Facile, highly efficient and metal-free transesterification under solvent-free condition

Transesterification is one of the important organic reactions employed in numerous industrial as well as laboratory applications for the synthesis of various esters. Herein, we report a rapid, highly efficient, and transition metal-free transesterification reaction in the presence of LiHMDS under solvent-free conditions. The transesterification reaction was carried out with three different benzoate esters and a wide range of primary and secondary alcohols (from C3-C18) in good to excellent yields (45 examples). By considering the commercial role of esters, this method will be promising for the facile synthesis of esters in industry-relevant applications.

Electrochemical esterification via oxidative coupling of aldehydes and alcohols

An electrolytic method for the direct oxidative coupling of aldehydes with alcohols to produce esters is described. Our method involves anodic oxidation in presence of TBAF as supporting electrolyte in an undivided electrochemical cell equipped with graphite electrodes. This method successfully couples a wide range of alcohols to benzaldehydes with yields ranging from 70 to 90%. The protocol is easy to perform at a constant voltage conditions and offers a sustainable alternative over conventional methods.

Cesium Carbonate Catalyzed Esterification of N-Benzyl- N-Boc-amides under Ambient Conditions

We report a general activated amide to ester transformation catalyzed by Cs2CO3. Using this approach, esterification proceeds under relatively mild conditions and without the need for a transition metal catalyst. This method exhibits broad substrate scope and represents a practical alternative to existing esterification strategies. The synthetic utility of this protocol is demonstrated via the facile synthesis of crown ether derivatives and the late-stage modification of a representative natural product and several sugars in reasonable yields.