1-Octadecanol, 99%

Name: 1-Octadecanol, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002994

About 1-Octadecanol, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1-Octadecanol (Synthesis grade), a lipid registered under CAS number 112-92-5, specified at 99% purity. The compound has the formula C18H38O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 270.5 g/mol. Systematically, it is named octadecan-1-ol. Alternative names: Octadecyl alcohol and Stearyl alcohol.

The material typically appears as a white flakes to solid. Key physical data: a melting point of 56-59 °C and a boiling point of 210 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include lipid research, membrane and liposome studies, nutritional research and surfactants and detergency. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Lipid research
Membrane & liposome studies
Nutritional research
Surfactants & detergency

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1-Octadecanol, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-002994
CAS Number	112-92-5
IUPAC name	octadecan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₃₈O
Molecular weight	270.5 g/mol
Exact mass	270.2923
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29051700
InChIKey	GLDOVTGHNKAZLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
PubChem CID	8221

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	White flakes to solid
Melting point	56-59 °C
Boiling point	210 °C
Density	0.812 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	8.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	Octadecyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, 1-Hydroxyoctadecane, n-Octadecanol, Stearol, Stearic alcohol, n-Octadecyl alcohol, Atalco S, n-1-Octadecanol, Steraffine, Alfol 18, Sipol S

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P273, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317, P391, P501

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 112-92-5

Reference Standard

1-Octadecanol

CAS: 112-92-5
Formula: C₁₈H₃₈O
MW: 270.5 g/mol

In stock

Synthesis

Stearyl alcohol, 96%

CAS: 112-92-5
Formula: C₁₈H₃₈O
MW: 270.5 g/mol

VQ-003037

Puriss

Stearyl alcohol, 99%

CAS: 112-92-5
Formula: C₁₈H₃₈O
MW: 270.5 g/mol

VQ-003038

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1-Octadecanol, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of 1-Octadecanol, 99% is 112-92-5. It is also known as Octadecyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, 1-Hydroxyoctadecane.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1-Octadecanol, 99%?

1-Octadecanol, 99% has the molecular formula C18H38O and a molecular weight of 270.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is octadecan-1-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1-Octadecanol, 99% can I order?

We supply 1-Octadecanol, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1-Octadecanol, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of 1-Octadecanol, 99% 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-Octadecanol, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1-Octadecanol, 99% 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.