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Linear alkylbenzene
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Linear alkylbenzenes (sometimes also known as LABs) are a family of organic compounds with the formula C6H5CnH2n+1. Typically, n lies between 10 and 16, although generally supplied as a tighter cut, such as C12-C15, C12-C13 and C10-C13, for detergent use.[1] The CnH2n+1 chain is unbranched. They are mainly produced as intermediate in the production of surfactants, for use in detergent. Since the 1960s, LABs have emerged as the dominant precursor of biodegradable detergents.[2]
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Other names
LAB, linear alkyl benzene | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.060.937 ![]() |
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C6H5CHR1R2 where R1 = CnH2n+1 and R2 = CmH2m+1 m,n are integers m≥0, n≥1 (typically 10-16) | |
Appearance | colorless liquid |
Density | 863 kg/m3 |
insoluble in water | |
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Main hazards |
flammable |
Safety data sheet (SDS) | MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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