Dodecane
AKA: N-Dodecane, 112-40-3, Dihexyl, Bihexyl, Adakane 12, N-Dodecan, Duodecane, Ba 51-090453
Synthetic
Emollient
Clean
Dodecane is a straight-chain alkane with 12 carbon atoms. It has been isolated from the essential oils of various plants including Zingiber officinale (ginger). It has a role as a plant metabolite.
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 77 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C12H26
Mol. Weight
170.33
CAS #
112-40-3
State
N-dodecane is a clear colorless liquid. (NTP, 1992)
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Perfuming
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR