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Description

Myristyl-Cetyl alcohol · CAS 68333-80-2 · C14H30O. UNII V42034O9PU. Boiling Point: 505.8 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 295.8 °C; Melting Point: 99.7 °F (USCG, 1999).

Identification

CAS Registry Number	68333-80-2
PubChem CID	8209
Molecular formula	C14H30O
IUPAC name	tetradecan-1-ol
UNII (FDA)	V42034O9PU

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	214.39
XLogP3	6.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	12
Exact Mass	214.229665576
Monoisotopic Mass	214.229665576
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	15
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	505.8 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	295.8 °C
Melting Point	99.7 °F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point	37.7 °C
Melting Point	39.5 °C
Flash Point	285 °F (USCG, 1999)
Flash Point	140.5 °C
Flash Point	285 °F (141 °C) (Open cup)
Solubility	In water, 1.91X10-1 mg/L at 25 °C
Solubility	In water, 0.30 mg/L at 25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Tetradecanol is a colorless thick liquid (heated) with a faint alcohol odor. Solidifies and floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
• Liquid; Liquid; Wet Solid
• White solid; [Merck Index]
• Solid
• White solid
• White crystals

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FORMULATION AID, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Myristyl Alcohol) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Emulsion stabilizing; Skin conditioning; Viscosity controlling; Emollient; Foam boosting
GHS notification summary	15% (312 / 2077)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	15% (312 / 2077)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (33.1%), H319 (46.6%), H400 (13.5%), H410 (29%), H411 (13%), H412 (26.9%), H320, H401

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Myristyl Alcohol
• Used as a chemical intermediate, emulsion stabilizer, fragrance, and viscosity increasing agent; Used in plasticizers, anti-foam agents, soaps, perfumes, detergents, suppositories, creams, shampoos, toothpaste, and cleaning preparations; [HSDB]
• Organic synthesis, plasticizers, antifoam agent, intermediate, perfume fixative for soaps and cosmetics, wetting agents and detergents, ointments and suppositories, shampoos, toothpaste, cold creams, specialty cleaning preparations.
• As emollient for cold creams, etc., also for making the sulfated alcohol whose sodium salt is applicable as a "wetter" in textiles.
• For more Uses (Complete) data for 1-TETRADECANOL (7 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
• Cosmetics -> Emulsion stabilizing; Skin conditioning; Viscosity controlling; Emollient; Foam boosting

Synonyms

1-TETRADECANOL; Tetradecan-1-ol; 112-72-1; Myristyl alcohol; Tetradecyl alcohol; n-Tetradecanol; Myristic alcohol; Loxanol V; n-Tetradecyl alcohol; Lanette K; n-Tetradecanol-1; 1-Hydroxytetradecane; Alfol 14; Dytol R-52; C14 alcohol; Alcohol(C14)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Myristyl-Cetyl alcohol?

CAS 68333-80-2; molecular formula C14H30O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Myristyl-Cetyl alcohol known by?

1-TETRADECANOL, Tetradecan-1-ol, 112-72-1, Myristyl alcohol, Tetradecyl alcohol, n-Tetradecanol.

What is the regulatory status of Myristyl-Cetyl alcohol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FORMULATION AID, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is Myristyl-Cetyl alcohol classified as hazardous?

15% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (312 of 2077).

What are the key physical properties of Myristyl-Cetyl alcohol?

Boiling Point: 505.8 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 295.8 °C; Melting Point: 99.7 °F (USCG, 1999); Melting Point: 37.7 °C.

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