Cetyl alcohol, 99%+

Name: Cetyl alcohol, 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010032

About Cetyl alcohol, 99%+

Cetyl alcohol (CAS 36653-82-4) is an alcohol building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of ≥99%. Its molecular formula is C16H34O and its molecular weight is 242.44 g/mol. Systematically, it is named hexadecan-1-ol. It is also known as 1-Hexadecanol or Palmityl alcohol.

In its supplied form it is a white flakes to solid. Reported physical data include a melting point of 49-50 °C and a boiling point of 190 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis, pharmaceutical synthesis, dyes and pigments manufacture and agrochemical formulations. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

We offer Cetyl alcohol in 500 g, 5 x 1 kg and 20 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Pharmaceutical synthesis
Dyes & pigments manufacture
Agrochemical formulations

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cetyl alcohol, 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-010032
CAS Number	36653-82-4
IUPAC name	hexadecan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₃₄O
Molecular weight	242.44 g/mol
Exact mass	242.261
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29051700
InChIKey	BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
PubChem CID	2682

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	White flakes to solid
Melting point	49-50 °C
Boiling point	190 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	7.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	1-Hexadecanol, 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

BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

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

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

VQ-047114

Synthesis

Cetyl alcohol, 99%

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

VQ-010031

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cetyl alcohol, 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Cetyl alcohol, 99%+ is 36653-82-4. It is also known as 1-Hexadecanol, Palmityl alcohol, Cetanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cetyl alcohol, 99%+?

Cetyl alcohol, 99%+ 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 Cetyl alcohol, 99%+ can I order?

We supply Cetyl alcohol, 99%+ in (≥99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 x 1 kg, 20 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cetyl alcohol, 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of Cetyl alcohol, 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 Cetyl alcohol, 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cetyl alcohol, 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.