W255408

1-Hexadecanol

≥99%

• Synonym(s): Cetyl alcohol, Palmityl alcohol
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₅OH
• CAS Number: 36653-82-4
• Molecular Weight: 242.44
• FEMA Number: 2554
• Beilstein: 1748475
• EC Number: 253-149-0
• Council of Europe no.: 57
• MDL number: MFCD00004760
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901140
• Flavis number: 2.009
• NACRES: NA.21
• Organoleptic: waxy
• Biological source: synthetic
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• Food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 300; 400
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor density: 8.34 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <0.01 mmHg ( 43 °C)
• Assay: ≥99%
• autoignition temp.: 483 °F
• expl. lim.: 8 %
• bp: 179-181 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 48-50 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.818 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: waxy
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
• InChI: 1S/C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h17H,2-16H2,1H3
• InChI key: BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

1-Hexadecanol is a free fatty acid alcohol generally used as an emulsifier, emollient, opacifier and surfactant in cosmetics formulations.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: nwg
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves