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Octyldodecanol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Octyl-1-dodecanol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)9CH[(CH2)7CH3]CH2OH
CAS Number:
5333-42-6
Molecular Weight:
298.55
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329818818
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
MFCD01310428

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Product Name

Octyldodecanol, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

InChI key

LEACJMVNYZDSKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCC(CO)CCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C20H42O/c1-3-5-7-9-11-12-14-16-18-20(19-21)17-15-13-10-8-6-4-2/h20-21H,3-19H2,1-2H3

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

octyldodecanol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

refractive index

n20/D 1.453 (lit.)

bp

234-238 °C/33 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−1-1 °C (lit.)

density

0.838 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Octyldodecanol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

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.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

370.4 °F - open cup

flash_point_c

188 °C - open cup

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