dodecil
Dodecil, also spelled dodecyl, designates a straight‑chain alkyl substituent containing 12 carbon atoms (C12H25) in organic chemistry. The term is used as a prefix or suffix in the naming of compounds and denotes a C12 hydrocarbon tail. The name derives from the Greek dodeka meaning twelve and the suffix -yl.
Dodecyl groups are nonpolar and lipophilic, making them the hydrophobic tails in many amphiphilic molecules. They
In synthesis, dodecyl groups are introduced through alkylation or by reduction and functionalization of 12‑carbon precursors.
Nomenclature: dodecyl is a generic descriptor for a C12 alkyl chain. In common usage, it is related
Safety: Many dodecyl-containing surfactants can act as irritants to skin and eyes. They are typically used following