TCI H1907 Hexyl Dodecanoate is a fatty ester formed by combining dodecanoic acid (lauric acid) with hexanol, placing it within the family of long-chain esters or simple wax esters. In the laboratory it serves as a non-heterocyclic building block and as a highly useful reference compound for researchers working in lipid chemistry, cosmetic materials chemistry, and analytical chemistry. Supplied as a pure material from a reagent manufacturer, it allows researchers to separate their scientific questions from raw-material uncertainty, because its molecular identity is unambiguous and its structure is simple to trace through spectroscopy and chromatography.
The characteristics that make this ester a frequent choice are the long alkyl chains present on both sides of the ester group, which produce a dominantly nonpolar character and good solubility in organic solvents such as hexane, ethyl acetate, and chloroform, while remaining practically immiscible with water. These properties make it a representative model for studying the behaviour of lipid esters in two-phase systems, in solvent extraction, and in emollient formulation work. The ester carbonyl group also provides a clear spectroscopic marker, giving analysts a dependable handle when confirming identity or following a reaction.
In Indonesian laboratories, this material is typically used in university research groups, cosmetic and personal care formulation laboratories, and analytical service laboratories that need a well-defined ester standard. Researchers reach for it when a known, structurally simple lipid ester is required to calibrate a method, to validate an extraction procedure, or to serve as a starting material in synthetic work where the identity of the ester must never be in question.
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- Lipid chemistry research: serves as a structurally defined long-chain ester model, allowing researchers to study ester behaviour without the compositional variability found in natural lipid sources.
- Analytical method development: functions as a reference compound in chromatographic and spectroscopic work, since its clear ester carbonyl signal gives a dependable marker for identity confirmation.
- Solvent extraction studies: its strong solubility in hexane, ethyl acetate, and chloroform combined with practical water immiscibility makes it a representative probe for two-phase partitioning experiments.
- Cosmetic and emollient formulation research: as a simple wax ester with dominantly nonpolar character, it provides a well-characterised model for investigating emollient behaviour in formulation studies.
- Organic synthesis building block: classified as a non-heterocyclic building block, it offers a pure and traceable starting material for researchers constructing or modifying long-chain ester systems.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 34316-64-8 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | please refer to the packaging options listed on this product page |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | store according to the conditions stated on the manufacturer's label and safety data sheet |
- Chemical name: Hexyl Dodecanoate
Store this ester in a tightly closed original container, kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and incompatible materials. Glass containers with chemically resistant closures are generally suitable for long-chain esters of this type. Handle the material in a fume hood or a well-ventilated working area, and wear standard laboratory personal protective equipment including safety glasses, a laboratory coat, and chemically resistant gloves. Keep containers closed when not in use to limit moisture ingress and contamination, and always consult the manufacturer's safety data sheet before handling, transferring, or disposing of the material.
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