dodecylcontaining

Dodecylcontaining is a descriptive term used in chemistry to refer to molecules that include a dodecyl group—one of several alkyl substituents derived from dodecane, with the formula C12H25. The term is not a specific chemical name but a structural descriptor applied across organic, polymer, and materials chemistry. Dodecyl denotes a 12-carbon straight-chain alkyl moiety that is largely hydrophobic, and its presence typically increases the lipophilicity and hydrophobic character of the compound, influencing properties such as solubility in water, surface activity, phase behavior, and melting points.

Examples of dodecyl-containing compounds include sodium dodecyl sulfate (a widely used anionic surfactant), dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride (a cationic surfactant), and dodecylbenzene derivatives such as dodecylbenzenesulfonate. Dodecyl groups also appear in many esters, amines, alcohols, and monomers used in polymers (for example, dodecyl methacrylate) as well as in lubricants and plasticizers. In industry, the dodecyl moiety is valued for providing hydrophobic tails that promote emulsification, micelle formation, or compatibility with nonpolar phases.

Naming and identification: dodecyl-containing compounds are typically named with the dodecyl prefix or by describing the attachment of a C12H25 group to another functional group. The exact properties and safety considerations depend on the entire molecular structure; material safety data sheets should be consulted for individual chemicals. See also: dodecyl group, alkyl chain, surfactant.