Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid CAS# 27176-87-0

Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid(DBSA) can be used as a catalyst for the esterification of fatty acids (oleic acids) to produce biodiesel. It can be used as a Bronsted acid catalyst for the green synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives which are used in a variety of pharmacological profiles. It may be electrodeposited with polypyrrole(PPy) films on the aluminium alloy to protect against corrosion. Water based nanofluids with enhanced thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity may be prepared by doping polyanaline (PANI) into dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid. Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid is also a dopant for conducting polymers and a strong acid catalyst for amino crosslinked coatings.