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1103003

USP

Cetyl alcohol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-Hexadecanol, Cetyl alcohol, Palmityl alcohol

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100 mg

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15OH
CAS Number:
36653-82-4
Molecular Weight:
242.44
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329749290
MDL number:
MFCD00004760
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1748475

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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

8.34 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 43 °C)

API family

cetyl alcohol

autoignition temp.

483 °F

expl. lim.

8 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

bp

179-181 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

mp

48-50 °C (lit.)

density

0.818 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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SAFC

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manufacturer/tradename

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format

neat

format

neat

format

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format

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application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care
pharmaceutical (small molecule)

application(s)

liquid formulation
ophthalmics
pharmaceutical
semi-solid formulation

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

grade

certified reference material, pharmaceutical secondary standard

grade

-

vapor density

8.34 (vs air)

vapor density

8.34 (vs air)

vapor density

8.34 (vs air)

vapor density

-

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 43 °C)

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 43 °C)

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 43 °C)

vapor pressure

<1 hPa ( 20 °C)

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Cetyl alcohol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Cetyl Esters Wax
  • Cetostearyl Alcohol
  • Hydrogenated Lanolin
  • Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate
  • Oleyl Alcohol
  • Stearyl Alcohol

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Storage Class

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

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United States Pharmacopeia, 48(4), 5702-5702 (2015)
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1103003-100MG04061838695659

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