112dodecanediol

112dodecanediol is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C12H26O2. It is a diol, meaning it contains two hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups. Specifically, it is a long-chain aliphatic diol where the hydroxyl groups are located at the 1 and 2 positions of the dodecane chain. The dodecane backbone is a saturated hydrocarbon chain consisting of twelve carbon atoms. Due to the presence of two hydroxyl groups, 112dodecanediol exhibits properties characteristic of alcohols, such as the ability to form hydrogen bonds and participate in esterification reactions. Its physical state is typically a solid at room temperature, with a relatively high melting point compared to shorter-chain diols. The solubility of 112dodecanediol in water is limited due to the long hydrophobic hydrocarbon chain, but it is generally soluble in organic solvents. This compound can be synthesized through various chemical pathways, often involving the functionalization of dodecane or related precursors. Applications for 112dodecanediol can be found in the synthesis of polymers, such as polyesters and polyurethanes, where its diol structure allows for chain extension. It may also serve as an intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals and surfactants.