Name | 2-HEXADECANOL |
Synonyms | 2-HEXADECANOL Hexadecanol-2 hexadecan-2-ol methyl tetradecyl carbinol 2-Hexadecanol,Methyl tetradecyl carbinol |
CAS | 14852-31-4 |
EINECS | 238-917-5 |
Molecular Formula | C16H34O |
Molar Mass | 242.44 |
Density | 0.8338 |
Melting Point | 43-46 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 135 °C1 mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | >230 °F |
pKa | 15.26±0.20(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Refractive Index | 1.4479 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Nature 2-decanol has white crystals with rose aroma. Melting point 49.6 ℃, boiling point 344 ℃,190 ℃(2.0kPa), relative density 0.8176(20/4 ℃), refractive index 1.4392(20 ℃). Soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform, acetone, insoluble in water. |
Use | Application 2-hexanol is suitable for all kinds of cosmetics, as a matrix, especially suitable for cream and emulsion; In medicine, can be directly used for W/O emulsifier paste, ointment matrix, etc. Flat raw materials, can also be used for defoaming agent, soil and water moisturizing agent, gas chromatography stationary liquid (coupler); Can also be used as the production of alcohol, amide and sulfonated products as raw materials for detergent products; Rice field insulation agent. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | - |
HS Code | 29051900 |
Raw Materials | Bromotetradecylmagnesium 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE 2-HEXADECANONE 1-Hexadecene Acetaldehyde 1-Hexadecanol |
Downstream Products | 3-Hexadecanol N-PENTADECANE |
2-Decanol was first obtained by hydrolysis of cetyl wax. In industry, it can be produced by reducing grease or reducing hexadecyl chloride with sodium borohydride.
BRN | 1748421 |