1-Hexadecanol
ALDRICH/W255408 - ≥99%
Synonym: Cetyl alcohol; Palmityl alcohol
CAS Number: 36653-82-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C16H34O
Molecular Weight: 242.44
EC Number: 253-149-0
MDL Number: MFCD00004760
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)15OH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| autoignition temp. | 483 °F |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 179-181 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.818 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| expl. lim. | 8 % |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| InChI | 1S/C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7 |
| InChI key | BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 48-50 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | waxy |
| reg. compliance | FDA 21 CFR 172.515 |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO |
| vapor density | 8.34 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.01 mmHg ( 43 °C) |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| General description: | 1-Hexadecanol is a free fatty acid alcohol generally used as an emulsifier, emollient, opacifier and surfactant in cosmetics formulations. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10 kg in fiber drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | 338.0 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 170 °C |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 179-181 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 48-50 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.818 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2554 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |