Cetyl alcohol

Name: Cetyl alcohol
SKU: 02101309-CF

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Key features and details

Cetyl Alcohol

SKU: 02101309-CF

Synonyms

1-Hexadecanol; Palmityl alcohol; etghal; ethol; palmityl alcohol

CAS Number:

36653-82-4

Molecular Formula:

C16H34O

Molecular Weight:

242.447 g/mol

Beilstein Registry Number:

1748475

EC Number:

253-149-0

MDL Number:

MFCD00004760

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Product Description

Cetyl Alcohol

Application Notes

Cetyl alcohol is used in the cosmetic industry as an opacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions. It is also employed as a lubricant for nuts and bolts.1-Hexadecanol has been used in preparation of:• (±)-2-methoxyheptadecanoic acid (fatty acid)• high-chain fatty acid esters of 1-hexadecanol, novel organic phase change material for thermal energy storage• hexadecane (alkane) in the presence of membrane fraction of Vibrio furnissii M1

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Opacifier | emollient | emulsifier | lubricant

Specifications

SKU	02101309-CF
Alternate Names	1-Hexadecanol; Palmityl alcohol; etghal; ethol; palmityl alcohol
Application Notes	Cetyl alcohol is used in the cosmetic industry as an opacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions. It is also employed as a lubricant for nuts and bolts.1-Hexadecanol has been used in preparation of:• (±)-2-methoxyheptadecanoic acid (fatty acid)• high-chain fatty acid esters of 1-hexadecanol, novel organic phase change material for thermal energy storage• hexadecane (alkane) in the presence of membrane fraction of Vibrio furnissii M1
Base Catalog Number	101309
Beilstein Registry Number	1748475
Boiling Point	334 deg C at 760 mm Hg
CAS #	36653-82-4
Density	0.8187 at 50 deg C/4 deg C
EC Number	253-149-0
Format	Flakes
Hazard Statements	H315-H319-H413
Melting Point	49.3 deg C
Molecular Formula	C16H34O
Molecular Weight	242.447 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves
Purity	~99%
RTECS Number	MM0225000
Safety Symbol	GHS07
Solubility	Slightly soluble in alcohol; soluble in <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-180" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/acetone">acetone</a>; very soluble in ether, <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-241" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/benzene">benzene</a>, <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-6212" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/chloroform">chloroform</a>
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Vapor Density	8.360 (AIR= 1)
Vapor Pressure	6X10-6 mm Hg at 25 deg C