1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

Name: 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047114

About 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

Listed under CAS 36653-82-4, 1-Hexadecanol is an alcohol building block available from Vaqora Chemicals in BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. grade. The compound has the formula C16H34O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 242.44 g/mol. The IUPAC name is hexadecan-1-ol. It is also known as cetyl alcohol or Palmityl alcohol.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 1-Hexadecanol in 500 g and 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.
Catalogue No.	VQ-047114
CAS Number	36653-82-4
IUPAC name	hexadecan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₃₄O
Molecular weight	242.44 g/mol
Exact mass	242.261
Grade	BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.
HSN code	29051700
InChIKey	BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
PubChem CID	2682

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	7.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	cetyl alcohol, Palmityl alcohol, Cetanol, Hexadecyl alcohol, Cetaffine, N-Hexadecanol, n-Cetyl alcohol, Cetylol, n-1-Hexadecanol, Cetal, Ethal, Ethol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 36653-82-4

Reference Standard

1-Hexadecanol

CAS: 36653-82-4
Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O
MW: 242.44 g/mol

In stock

Synthesis

Cetyl alcohol, 99%

CAS: 36653-82-4
Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O
MW: 242.44 g/mol

VQ-010031

Cetyl alcohol, 99%+

CAS: 36653-82-4
Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O
MW: 242.44 g/mol

VQ-010032

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.?

The CAS Registry Number of 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. is 36653-82-4. It is also known as cetyl alcohol, Palmityl alcohol, Cetanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.?

1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. has the molecular formula C16H34O and a molecular weight of 242.44 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hexadecan-1-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. can I order?

We supply 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. in BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. grade, in 500 g, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.?

Yes. Every lot of 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.