English word dodecanol comes from English -ol, English dodecane
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ol | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) An alcohol or phenol. Indicating an oily substance. |
| dodecane | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of very many isomers of the alkane having twelve carbon atoms, but especially n-dodecane that is used as a solvent and is present in Diesel fuel. |
| dodecanol | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any aliphatic alcohol derived from a dodecane; but especially lauryl alcohol. |