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1-Hexadecanol

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Cetyl alcohol, Palmityl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15OH
CAS Number:
36653-82-4
Molecular Weight:
242.44
FEMA Number:
2554
Beilstein:
1748475
EC Number:
253-149-0
Council of Europe no.:
57
MDL number:
MFCD00004760
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901140
Flavis number:
2.009
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

8.34 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 43 °C)

Assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

483 °F

expl. lim.

8 %

bp

179-181 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

mp

48-50 °C (lit.)

density

0.818 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

waxy

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO

InChI

1S/C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h17H,2-16H2,1H3

InChI key

BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

1-Hexadecanol is a free fatty acid alcohol generally used as an emulsifier, emollient, opacifier and surfactant in cosmetics formulations.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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