Dodekyyliryhmä
Dodekyyliryhmä, also known as a lauryl group, is a straight-chain alkyl radical with the chemical formula C12H25. It is derived from dodecane, a saturated hydrocarbon. The dodecyl group consists of twelve carbon atoms linked by single bonds, with each interior carbon atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms and the two terminal carbon atoms bonded to three hydrogen atoms. This structure gives the dodecyl group a nonpolar and hydrophobic character.
In chemistry, the dodecyl group is often found as a substituent in larger molecules. Its presence significantly
Dodecyl-containing compounds find applications in various industries. They are common in detergents, soaps, emulsifiers, and lubricants.