isohexadecanol

Independent reference data for isohexadecanol (CAS 36311-34-9), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and shampoos (emollient and emulsion modifier) and to make face creams, lotions, lipsticks, toilet preparations, and antiperspirant sticks; Also used as a coupling agent, foam stabilizer in detergents, base for making sulfonated fatty acids, monomer lubricant in suspension polymerization, and to retard evaporation of water when spread as a film on reservoirs or sprayed on growing plants; [HSDB]Dressing Hair [Category: Other]

Synonyms and trade names

1-Hexadecanol; cetyl alcohol; Hexadecan-1-ol; 36653-82-4; Palmityl alcohol; Cetanol; Hexadecyl alcohol; Cetaffine; N-Hexadecanol; n-Cetyl alcohol; Cetylol; n-1-Hexadecanol; Cetal; Ethal; Ethol; Cetylic alcohol

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flower, Wax
GHS notification summary	70.6% (2392 / 3386)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	70.6% (2392 / 3386)
Reported hazard statements	H319 (21.9%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 70.6% (2392 of 3386) of all reports.

H319 (21.9%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

What the public record says

isohexadecanol · CAS 36311-34-9 · C16H34O. UNII 936JST6JCN. Boiling Point: 344; Boiling Point: 334 °C at 760 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 344 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.