Batyl alcohol

Synonym(s):rac-Glycerol 1-octadecyl ether;DL-3-Octadecyloxy-1,2-propanediol;1-O-Octadecyl-rac-glycerol

CAS NO.：544-62-7
Empirical Formula: C21H44O3
Molecular Weight: 344.57
MDL number: MFCD00004720
EINECS: 208-874-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-05 19:05:58

What is Batyl alcohol?

The Uses of Batyl alcohol

Batyl Alcohol is used to synthesize amphiphilic alkylglycerolipids with antitumor activities. It is also used in cosmetic compounds for prevention or treatment of erythema or dermatitis or promotion of wound healing.

Definition

ChEBI: An alkylglycerol that is glycerol in which one of the primary hydroxy groups has been converted to the corresponding octadecyl ether. It is used in cosmetics as a stabilising ingredient and skin-conditioning agent.

Purification Methods

Batyl alcohol crystallises from aqueous Me2CO, EtOH or pet ether (b 40-60o). [Taguchi & Armarego Med Res Rev 18 pp43-88 1998, Beilstein 1 IV 2758.]

Properties of Batyl alcohol

Melting point:	71-73 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	419.64°C (rough estimate)
alpha	D20 +1.14° (c = 6.6 in CHCl3)
Density	0.9975 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure	0Pa at 25℃
refractive index	1.5192 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)
form	Solid
pka	13.68±0.20(Predicted)
color	White to Off-White
Merck	14,1011
BRN	1725677
CAS DataBase Reference	544-62-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,2-Propanediol, 3-(octadecyloxy)- (544-62-7)

Safety information for Batyl alcohol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.