Cetyl Alcohol PurCert Standard for GC


Synonym:  1-Hexadecanol
Linear Formula:  C16H34O
Molecular Weight:  242.45g/mol
CAS Number: 36653-82-4

Properties

Vapour pressure <0.01 mmHg ( 43 ℃)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Autoignition temp. 483 ℉
Explosion limit 8 %
Refractive index 1.448
B pt. 179-181 ℃/10 mmHg (lit.)
M pt. 48-50 ℃(lit.)
Density 0.818 g/mL at 25 ℃ (lit.)

Safety Information

Symbol
HS Code 2905170000
Flash point 170℃
Storage Temp. 2-8℃
Packaging Glass Bottle

Description

Recommended products
Chlorobenzene ACS Reagent 99.5%

Application
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.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
1-Hexadecanol 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.