Cetyl Alcohol (CAS 36653-82-4)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

CETYL ALCOHOL

Cat. NoKC.310147 CategorySolvents Molecular FormulaC16H34O CAS36653-82-4 Molecular Weight242.44 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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cetyl alcohol has been reported in Camellia sinensis, Angelica gigas, and other organisms with data available.

CIR ingredient: Cetyl Alcohol
Dressing Hair [Category: Other]
The active ingredient is no longer contained in any registered pesticide products ... "cancelled."
In cosmetics as emollient, emulsion modifier, coupling agent. Pharmaceutical aid (emulsifying and stiffening agent).

Physical Description	Liquid; Wet Solid; Other Solid; Liquid; Dry Powder; Other Solid
Color/Form	FLAKES FROM ETHYL ACETATE
Odor	Faint odor
Melting Point	49.3 °C
Boiling Point	334 °C at 760 mm Hg
Flash Point	175 °C
Density	0.8187 at 50 °C/4 °C
Solubility	Insoluble
Vapor Pressure	0.00000306 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	Index of refraction = 1.4283 at 79 °C/D

IUPAC Name	hexadecan-1-ol
Molecular Formula	C16H34O
Molecular Weight	242.44 g/mol
CAS	36653-82-4
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
InChIKey	BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.310147
Pack sizes	500GM

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