| Name | Octadecanol |
| Synonyms | 1-Hydroxyoctadecane; Stearyl alcohol; Octadecyl alcohol; Stearol |
| Molecular Structure | |
| Molecular Formula | C 18 H 38 O |
| Molecular Weight | 270.50 |
| CAS Registry Number | 112-92-5 |
| EINECS | 204-017-6 |
| Density | 0.812 |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 55-58 ºC |
| Boiling point | 336 ºC |
| Flash point | 185 ºC |
| Water solubility | insoluble |
Properties:
- Appearance: octadecyl alcohol is colorless or white crystal.
- Solubility: octadecyl alcohol is almost insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents, such as ether, acetone, chloroform, etc.
- Ignition point: Stearyl alcohol is flammable.
Uses:
- Surfactant: Stearyl alcohol can be used as a surfactant, often used in the preparation of detergents, emulsifiers and lubricants.
- Other uses: Stearyl alcohol is also widely used in dyes, flavors and coatings.
Stearyl alcohol (also known as octadecyl alcohol or 1-octadecanol) is an organic compound classified as a fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)16CH2OH. It takes the form of white granules or flakes, which are insoluble in water. It has a wide range of uses as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics. It is used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in ointments.
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