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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
242.44
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1748475
InChI key
BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h17H,2-16H2,1H3
SMILES string
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
vapor density
8.34 (vs air)
vapor pressure
<0.01 mmHg ( 43 °C)
API family
cetyl alcohol
autoignition temp.
483 °F
expl. lim.
8 %
manufacturer/tradename
USP
bp
179-181 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
mp
48-50 °C (lit.)
density
0.818 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
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General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Application
Cetyl alcohol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
- Cetyl Esters Wax
- Cetostearyl Alcohol
- Hydrogenated Lanolin
- Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate
- Oleyl Alcohol
- Stearyl Alcohol
Analysis Note
These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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