12-Fluorododecan-1-ol is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a fluorine atom and a long-chain alcohol structure. It features a dodecane backbone, consisting of twelve carbon atoms, with a hydroxyl (-OH) group located at the terminal position, making it a primary alcohol. The fluorine substitution at the 12th carbon introduces unique properties, such as altered polarity and potential changes in solubility compared to its non-fluorinated counterparts. This compound is typically colorless and may exhibit a waxy or oily consistency, depending on its purity and temperature. It is soluble in organic solvents and has limited solubility in water due to the hydrophobic nature of the long carbon chain. 12-Fluorododecan-1-ol can be utilized in various applications, including as a surfactant, in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds, and in research related to fluorine chemistry. Its specific reactivity and interactions can be influenced by the presence of the fluorine atom, making it a subject of interest in both industrial and academic settings.

12-fluorododecan-1-ol

353-31-1: 12-Fluorododecan-1-ol is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a fluorine atom and a long-chain alcohol structure. It features a dodecane backbone, consisting of twelve carbon atoms, with a hydroxyl (-OH) group located at the terminal position, making it a primary alcohol. The fluorine substitution at the 12th carbon introduces unique properties, such as altered polarity and potential changes in solubility compared to its non-fluorinated counterparts. This compound is typically colorless and may exhibit a waxy or oily consistency, depending on its purity and temperature. It is soluble in organic solvents and has limited solubility in water due to the hydrophobic nature of the long carbon chain. 12-Fluorododecan-1-ol can be utilized in various applications, including as a surfactant, in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds, and in research related to fluorine chemistry. Its specific reactivity and interactions can be influenced by the presence of the fluorine atom, making it a subject of interest in both industrial and academic settings.

<p>12-Fluorododecan-1-ol is a volatile chemical compound that is found in the exoskeleton of termites. It has been shown to be a major component of the termiticide, FluoroCitrate. 12-fluorododecan-1-ol can be used to control the growth of insect populations by interfering with their ability to synthesize fatty acids and alcohols. It also has an effect on protein synthesis and inhibits the activity of citrate synthase, which is an enzyme involved in glycolate metabolism. This compound is also toxic to some species of insects such as Rhinotermitidae. 12-fluorododecan-1-ol can be used as a marker for Reticulitermes flavipes (a type of wood eating cockroach) and it can be used to distinguish between different species or strains of termites.</p>

CAS 353-31-1

12-fluorododecan-1-ol

12-Fluorododecan-1-ol

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