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: 2024-11-05 08:26:49

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)	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.