(organic chemistry) Blend of isomeric (mostly monoalkyl) benzenes with saturated side chains averaging 12 carbon atoms; used in the alkyl amyl sulfonate type of detergents. Also known as detergent alkylate.
dodecylbenzene
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(′dō·də′sil′ben′zēn)
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- alkylbenzene sulfonates (organic chemistry)
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- Benzene (organic chemistry)
- Dodecylbenzene
- Soap and other detergents, except specialty cleaners (SIC 2841) (industry)
- Clinker (cement)
- Mr. Bubble
- Dutch standards
- Aluminium chloride
- List of organic compounds
