Cetyl Alcohol
TL;DR: Cetyl Alcohol (CAS 36653-82-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C16H34O and molecular weight 242.26097 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
hexadecan-1-ol
Also Known As: 1-Hexadecanol, cetyl alcohol, Hexadecan-1-ol, Cetanol, Palmityl alcohol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C16H34O |
| Molecular Weight | 242.26097 g/mol |
| XLogP | 7.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 20.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 14 |
| Exact Mass | 242.26097 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 17 |
| Complexity | 123.0 |
| Melting Point | 49.3 |
| Boiling Point | 344 |
| Density | 0.8187 at 50 °C/4 °C |
| Flash Point | 175 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000306 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction = 1.4283 at 79 °C/D |
| Solubility | Insoluble |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO |
| InChIKey | BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Cetyl Alcohol is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Cetyl Alcohol (CAS 36653-82-4) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Cetyl Alcohol (CAS 36653-82-4) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C16H34O and a molecular weight of 242.26 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.8187 at 50 °C/4 °C g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble. It is also known as 1-Hexadecanol and cetyl alcohol.
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Chemical Property Profile of Cetyl Alcohol
Property Insights of Cetyl Alcohol
The XLogP value of 7.3 indicates that Cetyl Alcohol is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 20.2 Ų, Cetyl Alcohol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Cetyl Alcohol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cetyl Alcohol?
The CAS number of Cetyl Alcohol is 36653-82-4.
What is the molecular formula of Cetyl Alcohol?
The molecular formula of Cetyl Alcohol is C16H34O.
What is the molecular weight of Cetyl Alcohol?
The molecular weight of Cetyl Alcohol is 242.26097 g/mol.
What are the applications of Cetyl Alcohol?
Cetyl Alcohol is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Cetyl Alcohol (CAS 36653-82-4) with...
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