1-Hexadecanol, 98%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11429123	2500 g	2500g
11419123	500 g	500g

Product Code. 11429123

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11180.0E

Description

CAS: 36653-82-4 | C16H34O | 242.45 g/mol

1-Hexadecanol is used as cosmetic ingredient, emollient, foam stabilizer. It is also used as the raw material for the manufacture of surfactants. It is used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuffs.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1-Hexadecanol is used as cosmetic ingredient, emollient, foam stabilizer. It is also used as the raw material for the manufacture of surfactants. It is used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuffs.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether

Notes
Keep away from direct sunlight. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. Store at 2-8°C.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 36653-82-4
• Molecular Formula: C16H34O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 242.45
• MDL Number: MFCD00004760
• InChI Key: BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1-hexadecanol, cetyl alcohol, hexadecanol, cetanol, palmityl alcohol, hexadecyl alcohol, n-cetyl alcohol, cetaffine, cetylol, cetal
• PubChem CID: 2682
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16125
• IUPAC Name: hexadecan-1-ol
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO

• Melting Point: 47°C to 51°C
• Density: 0.817
• Boiling Point: 190°C (15 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 135°C (275°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Quantity: 2500 g
• Beilstein: 1748475
• Merck Index: 14,2028
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether
• Formula Weight: 242.45
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1-Hexadecanol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1-Hexadecanol

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only