Octadecanamide

Independent reference data for Octadecanamide (CAS 124-26-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a release agent in plastic and film manufacturing, as an intermediate for textile waterproofing agents, and as a corrosion inhibitor in oil wells; [HSDB]Petroleum Production and Refining [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

Octadecanamide; Stearamide; 124-26-5; STEARIC ACID AMIDE; Octadecamide; Octadecylamide; Stearylamide; Kemamide S; Stearoylamide; Stearoylamine; Stearic amide; Adogen 42; NSC 66462; CCRIS 6866; HSDB 723; EINECS 204-693-2

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS CIR / INCI: Viscosity controlling; Foam boosting; Opacifying
GHS notification summary	99.1% (220 / 222)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	99.1% (220 / 222)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 99.1% (220 of 222) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 220 of 222 companies (only 0.9% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Octadecanamide · CAS 124-26-5 · C18H37NO. UNII YQX129FH1U. Boiling Point: BP: 250 °C at 12 mm Hg; Melting Point: 107 °C; Melting Point: 109 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

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