1-dodecanol

Definitions of 1-dodecanol
  1. noun
    a colorless insoluble solid alcohol used to make detergents and pharmaceuticals
    synonyms: lauryl alcohol
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    type of:
    alcohol
    any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
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