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O8880

Sigma-Aldrich

Oleyl alcohol

≥99% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Z-9-Dodecen-1-ol, cis-9-Octadecen-1-ol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
268.48
Beilstein:
1723962
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

Assay

≥99% (GC)

refractive index

n20/D 1.46 (lit.)

bp

207 °C/13 mmHg (lit.)

mp

0-5.0 °C (lit.)

density

0.849 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

lipid type

unsaturated FAs

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCCO

InChI

1S/C18H36O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19/h9-10,19H,2-8,11-18H2,1H3/b10-9-

InChI key

ALSTYHKOOCGGFT-KTKRTIGZSA-N

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

awg

Flash Point(F)

338.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

170 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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