13dodecanediol

13dodecanediol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C12H26O2. It is a diol, meaning it contains two hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups. Specifically, it is a linear aliphatic diol with the hydroxyl groups located at positions 1 and 3 of the dodecane chain. This arrangement of hydroxyl groups distinguishes it from other dodecanediol isomers, such as 1,2-dodecanediol or 1,12-dodecanediol.

13dodecanediol is typically a solid at room temperature. Its physical properties, such as melting point and solubility, are influenced by the presence of the two hydroxyl groups, which allow for hydrogen bonding. This makes it more soluble in polar solvents compared to its non-hydroxylated counterpart, dodecane. The compound can be synthesized through various chemical routes, often involving the reduction of dicarboxylic acids or their derivatives.

As a diol, 13dodecanediol possesses reactivity characteristic of alcohols. The hydroxyl groups can undergo reactions such as esterification, etherification, and oxidation. These reactions can be utilized to incorporate the dodecanediol moiety into larger molecules or polymers. Due to its structure and potential for functionalization, 13dodecanediol finds applications in the synthesis of polyesters, polyurethanes, and other specialty chemicals. It can serve as a monomer or a building block in the creation of materials with specific properties. Its long hydrocarbon chain contributes to flexibility and hydrophobicity in resulting polymers.