Dodecane

At a glance

Dodecane is a C12 straight‑chain alkane obtained from petroleum refining, employed in perfumery mainly as a neutral, low‑odor solvent and carrier due to its excellent solvency.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
petrochemical production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alkane
CAS number
112-40-3
Profile
neutral, non-descript
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01