1-Hexadecanol CAS 36653-82-4

CAS: 36653-82-4
Molecular formula: C16H34O
Molecular weight: 242.44
EINECS:253-149-0
Synonyms:n-1-Hexadecanol; n-Cetyl alcohol; n-cetylalcohol; n-Hexadecan-1-ol; n-Hexadecanol; 1-Hexadecyl alcohol; 1-hexadecylalc;

What is 1-Hexadecanol？

White crystals with a rose scent. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether and chloroform. It is mainly used as detergent, surfactant, lubricant, pharmaceutical intermediate, spice and daily chemical raw material, rice field insulation agent, analytical chemical reagent, and also used as gas chromatography stationary liquid.

Specification

ITEM	STANDARD
Acid Value(mgKOH/g)	0.10 MAX
Colour(APHA)	10 MAX
Hydroxyl value(mgKOH/g)	225 – 235
Iodine value(%I2 absorb)	0.30 MAX
Moisture(%)	0.20 MAX
Saponification value(mgKOH/g)	0.50 MAX
C14&below(%)	2.0 MAX
C16(%)	98 MIN
C18&hiqher(%)	2.0 MAX
Total Alcohol(%)	99.0 MIN
Hydrocarbon(%)	0.5 MAX

Application

1-Hexadecanol can be used as a solvent in industry.
1-Hexadecanol can also be used to make surfactants, such as cetyl alcohol polyoxyethylene ether and hexadecanoic acid ester surfactants.
1-Hexadecanol can also be used to manufacture chemical products such as spices, dyes, industrial lubricants, and synthetic resins.