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Sigma-Aldrich

1-Heptadecanol

98%

Synonym(s):

Heptadecyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16OH
CAS Number:
1454-85-9
Molecular Weight:
256.47
Beilstein:
1702195
EC Number:
215-932-5
MDL number:
MFCD00002822
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24854321
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

mp

51-55 °C (lit.)

solubility

chloroform: soluble 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO

InChI

1S/C17H36O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18/h18H,2-17H2,1H3

InChI key

GOQYKNQRPGWPLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

The polymorphism of 1-heptadecanol was studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray powder diffraction, Raman scattering and infrared spectroscopy (IR).

Application

  • Antidandruff activity and chemical constituents of the leaves of Betula cylindrostachya Lindl. ex Wall: This study highlights the isolation of 1-heptadecanol among other compounds from the leaves, identifying its potential in antidandruff applications (C Singla, M Ali, 2018).
  • Preparation of Sodium Heptadecyl Sulfate (Tergitol-7i): Describes the synthesis process of sodium heptadecyl sulfate from 1-heptadecanol, underlining its importance in industrial applications (BA Banasik, M Samadpour, 2017).

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

309.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

154 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

241695-25G:
241695-BULK:
241695-500MG:
241695-100G:
241695-5G:
241695-VAR:

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Polymorphism of n-alkanols: 1-Heptadecanol, 1-octadecanol, 1-nonadecanol, and 1-eicosanol.
Chemistry of Materials, 14(2), 508-517 (2002)

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