1-Dodecanol is a saturated 12-carbon fatty alcohol obtained from coconut oil fatty acids. It has a floral odor and is used in detergents, lubricating oils, and pharmaceuticals. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed)Dodecanol is a colorless thick liquid with a sweet odor. Floats on water. Freezing point is 75°F. (USCG, 1999)