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Arachidyl alcohol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-Eicosanol, Arachinyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)19OH
CAS Number:
629-96-9
Molecular Weight:
298.55
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329749056
MDL number:
MFCD00002938
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1705104

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Product Name

Arachidyl alcohol, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C20H42O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21/h21H,2-20H2,1H3

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO

InChI key

BTFJIXJJCSYFAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

7.4 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

arachidyl alcohol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

62-65 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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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.  ​

Application

Arachidyl 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:
  • Cetostearyl Alcohol
  • Oleyl Alcohol
  • Stearyl Alcohol

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.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

381.2 °F - open cup

flash_point_c

194 °C - open cup

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