Linear Alkyl Benzene Products Description
Linear alkylbenzene(LAB,CAS 67774-74-7) is a key aromatic intermediate manufactured via the catalytic reforming of paraffinic long-chain alkanes. Structurally defined by an unbranched alkyl chain attached to a benzene core, it presents as a transparent to light-straw liquid with a mild aromatic profile. Thanks to its balanced solvency and high chemical resilience, LAB represents a cornerstone raw material in modern industrial chemistry—most notably as the foundational backbone for synthetic detergent manufacturing.
Chemical Properties
| English name | Linear Alkyl Benzene |
| English synonyms | Benzene,C10-13-alkylderivs.;Scintiverse BD cocktail 67774-74-7;ALKYLBENZENE, LINEAR;BENZENE,C10-13A LKYLDERIVATIVES;C10-C13LINEARALKYLBENZENES;Alkyl-(C10/)-benzol;Benzol, C10-13-Alkylderivate;C10-C 13 ALKYLBENZENE) |
| CAS number | 67774-74-7 |
| Molecular formula | C16H26 |
| Molecular weight | 0 |
| EINECS number | 267-051-0 |
| Boiling Point | 279C[at 101 325 Pa] |
| Density | 0.856[at 20℃] |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.3Pa at 25℃ |
| Flash Point | 279°F min |
| Form | liquid |
| Water Solubility | 41μg/L at 27℃ |
| LogP | 7.9 at 25℃ |
| EPA Chemical Substance Information | Benzene, C10-13-alkyl derivs. (67774-74-7) |
Product Application of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) CAS#67774-74-7
Due to its versatile chemical behavior and excellent surface-active potential, LAB finds broad deployment across cleaning, processing, and catalytic operations:
Detergent & Cleansing Formulations: Functions as the primary precursor for sulfonated surfactants (such as LAS/LABSA) and nonionic cleaning systems, serving as an essential ingredient in household laundry detergents and commercial cleaners.
Metal Pickling & Surface Treatment: Applied in industrial metal finishing and pickling baths to assist in surface degreasing, rust removal, and conditioning.
Petrochemical Catalysis & Solvents: Acts as a specialized reaction solvent and catalytic aid across diverse refining and organic chemical synthesis workflows.
