icosan-1-ol

Description

icosan-1-ol · CAS 629-96-9 · C20H42O. UNII 1QR1QRA9BU. Boiling Point: 309 °C at 750 mm Hg; 222 °C at 3 mm Hg; Melting Point: 66.1 °C; Flash Point: 195 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	629-96-9
PubChem CID	12404
Molecular formula	C20H42O
IUPAC name	icosan-1-ol
UNII (FDA)	1QR1QRA9BU

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	298.5
XLogP3	9.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	18
Exact Mass	298.323565959
Monoisotopic Mass	298.323565959
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	21
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	309 °C at 750 mm Hg; 222 °C at 3 mm Hg
Melting Point	66.1 °C
Flash Point	195 °C
Density	0.8405 at 20 °C/4 °C
Vapor Pressure	0.00000004 [mmHg]
Formulations/Preparations	Grade:Technical, 99%.

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; Liquid; Other Solid; Other Solid; Large Crystals; Large Crystals; Other Solid
• White waxy solid; [HSDB] White powder; [MSDSonline]
• Solid
• White, wax-like solid
• WAX FROM ALC AND CRYSTALS FROM CHLOROFORM
• Very soluble in acetone; soluble in petroleum ether; slightly soluble in ethanol, chloroform

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	74.9% (347 / 463)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	74.9% (347 / 463)
Reported hazard statements	H319 (19.9%)

Documented Uses

• Used in lubricants, rubber, plastics, and textiles; Used as an emulsion stabilizer and viscosity increasing agent; [HSDB]
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]
• Lubricants, rubber, plastics, textiles; research
• Emulsion stabilizer; viscosity increasing agent - aqueous; viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous
• EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Emollients
• Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern

Synonyms

1-EICOSANOL; Icosan-1-ol; 629-96-9; Arachidyl alcohol; Arachidic alcohol; Arachic alcohol; Eicosyl alcohol; N-Eicosanol; 1-Icosanol; N-1-Eicosanol; Pri-N-eicosyl alcohol; NSC 120887; HSDB 5731; 1QR1QRA9BU; EINECS 211-119-4; AI3-36485

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of icosan-1-ol?

CAS 629-96-9; molecular formula C20H42O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is icosan-1-ol known by?

1-EICOSANOL, Icosan-1-ol, 629-96-9, Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidic alcohol, Arachic alcohol.

Is icosan-1-ol classified as hazardous?

74.9% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (347 of 463).

What are the key physical properties of icosan-1-ol?

Boiling Point: 309 °C at 750 mm Hg; 222 °C at 3 mm Hg; Melting Point: 66.1 °C; Flash Point: 195 °C; Density: 0.8405 at 20 °C/4 °C.

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