241695

1-Heptadecanol

98%

• Synonym(s): Heptadecyl alcohol
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₆OH
• CAS Number: 1454-85-9
• Molecular Weight: 256.47
• Beilstein: 1702195
• EC Number: 215-932-5
• MDL number: MFCD00002822
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24854321
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• mp: 51-55 °C (lit.)
• solubility: chloroform: soluble 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
• functional group: hydroxyl
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
• InChI: 1S/C17H36O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18/h18H,2-17H2,1H3
• InChI key: GOQYKNQRPGWPLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

The polymorphism of 1-heptadecanol was studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray powder diffraction, Raman scattering and infrared spectroscopy (IR)[1].

Application

• Antidandruff activity and chemical constituents of the leaves of Betula cylindrostachya Lindl. ex Wall: This study highlights the isolation of 1-heptadecanol among other compounds from the leaves, identifying its potential in antidandruff applications (C Singla, M Ali, 2018).
• Preparation of Sodium Heptadecyl Sulfate (Tergitol-7i): Describes the synthesis process of sodium heptadecyl sulfate from 1-heptadecanol, underlining its importance in industrial applications (BA Banasik, M Samadpour, 2017).

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 309.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 154 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves