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Synonyms: 1-hexadecanol, hexadecanol, hexadecan-1-ol, hexadecyl alcohol,
cetylol, n-hexadecyl alcohol, palmityl alcohol, adol 52, adol 54, adol 520, alcohol C-16,
atalco C, cachalot C-50, cachalot C-51, cetaffine, cetal, cetalol CA, dytop F-11, ethal, ethol, lorol 24,
loxanol K, siponol CC, siponol wax A, tego alkanol 16, further trade names
Use: cosmetic ingredient, emollient, foam stabilizer,
water evaporation retardant
Molecular formula: C16H34O
CAS No: 36653-82-4
EINECS No: 253-149-0
Physical data
Appearance: white solid
Melting point: 50 C
Boiling point: 189 C at 15 mm Hg
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm-3): 0.818
Flash point: 113 C (closed cup)
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: insoluble
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents,
strong acids.
Toxicology
Skin, eye and respiratory irritant.
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ORL-RAT 5000 mg kg-1
ORL-MUS LD50 3200 mg kg-1
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R36 R37 R38.
Transport information
Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.
Personal protection
Safety glasses.
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S26 S36.