Octacosanol

Name: Octacosanol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049402

About Octacosanol

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Octacosanol, an alcohol building block registered under CAS number 557-61-9. Formula C28H58O, molecular weight 410.8 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is octacosan-1-ol. Alternative names: 1-Octacosanol and Montanyl alcohol.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, Octacosanol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Octacosanol
Catalogue No.	VQ-049402
CAS Number	557-61-9
IUPAC name	octacosan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₂₈H₅₈O
Molecular weight	410.8 g/mol
Exact mass	410.4488
InChIKey	CNNRPFQICPFDPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
PubChem CID	68406

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	13.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	1-Octacosanol, Montanyl alcohol, Cluytyl alcohol, Octacosyl alcohol, n-Octacosanol, Octanosol, octacosyl, FOH 28:0

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Octacosanol?

The CAS Registry Number of Octacosanol is 557-61-9. It is also known as 1-Octacosanol, Montanyl alcohol, Cluytyl alcohol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Octacosanol?

Octacosanol has the molecular formula C28H58O and a molecular weight of 410.8 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is octacosan-1-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Octacosanol can I order?

We supply Octacosanol, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Octacosanol?

Yes. Every lot of Octacosanol 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 Octacosanol be shipped internationally?

Yes. Octacosanol 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.