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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
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
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
EDQM
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 EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.
Packaging
The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
nwg
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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