Dodecyl benzene by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This compound contains a dodecyl group, attached to a phenyl group. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is insoluble in water. It has a melting point of 7 C and a boiling point of 290 to 410 C. Dodecyl benzene can be produced by reacting alkenes with an excess of benzene in the presence of hydrogen fluoride or related acid catalysts. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 123-01-3 Quantity Provided: 250 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C18H30 Molecular weight: 246.44 Assay: 97 %Dodecyl benzene has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Dodecyl benzene is used to produce sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, a surfactant which is used in various laundry detergents. It is majorly utilized as a cleaner, dyeing assistant in textile industrial, degrease agent in electroplate, leather, de-inking agent in papering etc. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.