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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
242.44
Beilstein:
1748475
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24
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
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
InChI key
BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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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 Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
nwg
Flash Point(F)
338.0 °F
Flash Point(C)
170 °C
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