Oleyl alcohol

Independent reference data for Oleyl alcohol (CAS 143-28-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Present in fish oils; [Merck Index] Used to make its sulfuric esters (detergents and wetting agents) and in carbon paper, stencil paper, printing inks, and bath oils; Used as metal cutting lubricant, plasticizer, softener and lubricant for textiles, carrier for medicaments, thickener in hair colorants, solvent for fragrances, and emulsifying, opacifying, antifoam, and viscosity increasing agent; [HSDB]Metal Machining [Category: Heat or Machine]

Synonyms and trade names

OLEYL ALCOHOL; 143-28-2; (Z)-octadec-9-en-1-ol; cis-9-Octadecen-1-ol; Ocenol; Oleo alcohol; Loxanol M; Dermaffine; Lancol; Novol; Oceol; Oleol; Satol; Oleic alcohol; Oleoyl alcohol; Unjecol 70

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	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 Savory cis-9-OCTADECENOL
GHS notification summary	92.6% (561 / 606)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	92.6% (561 / 606)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 92.6% (561 of 606) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 561 of 606 companies (only 7.4% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Oleyl alcohol · CAS 143-28-2 · C18H36O. UNII 172F2WN8DV. Boiling Point: BP: 205 to 210 °C at 15 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 207.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 207 °C (13 mm Hg).

Physical description and handling notes

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