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1-Eicosanol

Synonym(s):1-Eicosanol;Arachinyl alcohol;Arachyl alcohol

  • CAS NO.:629-96-9
  • Empirical Formula: C20H42O
  • Molecular Weight: 298.55
  • MDL number: MFCD00002938
  • EINECS: 211-119-4
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-20 11:41:24
1-Eicosanol Structural

What is 1-Eicosanol?

Chemical properties

white fluffy crystalline powder

The Uses of 1-Eicosanol

1-Eicosanol has been used:

  • in gradient HPLC-charged aerosol detection method for the detection of different lipids
  • as internal standard during determination of policosanol′s high molecular weight alcohols (policosanol′s fatty alcohols) in fish oil by GC

The Uses of 1-Eicosanol

arachidyl alcohol is an emollient and a thickener. It is often incorporated into cosmetics to prevent moisture loss and improve skin smoothness.

What are the applications of Application

1-Eicosanol is a non-ionic surfactant

Definition

ChEBI: A fatty alcohol consisting of a hydroxy function at C-1 of an unbranched saturated chain of 20 carbon atoms.

General Description

The polymorphism of 1-eicosanol has been studied by X-ray powder diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Raman scattering and IR spectroscopy.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Purification Methods

Crystallise the C20 alcohol from *benzene or *benzene/pet ether. [Beilstein 1 IV 1900.]

Properties of 1-Eicosanol

Melting point: 62-65 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 220-225°C 3mm
Density  0,841 g/cm3
vapor density  7.4 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  1.4350
Flash point: 195°C
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  water: slightly soluble0.001g/L at 23°C
form  Pellets, Powder or Chunks
pka 15.20±0.10(Predicted)
color  White
Water Solubility  Insoluble in water.
BRN  1705104
CAS DataBase Reference 629-96-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1-Eicosanol(629-96-9)
EPA Substance Registry System 1-Eicosanol (629-96-9)

Safety information for 1-Eicosanol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 1-Eicosanol

InChIKey BTFJIXJJCSYFAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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