Product Description

ProductC20 Alcohol
CAS629-96-9
FormulaCH3(CH2)18CH2OH
SynonymArachidyl Alcohol, 1-Eicosanol, 1-Icosanol, Arachidalcohol, Arachidic alcohol, 1-Eicosanol, Icosan-1-ol

Typical Product Specifications

Insolubilityin water
OdorTypical
Ester ValueNo more than 0.3 mg KOH/g
Density0.800 - 0.804 g/mL (@ 80 C)
Solidification point62 - 66 C
Viscosityca. 195 C
ContentAt least 95.0% wt (C20 Alcohol)
Hydroxyl number182 - 192 mg KOG/g
Acid NumberNo more than 0.05 mg KOH/g
Index of refraction1.4330 ([n]D80)
WaterNo more than 0.1% wt
Molecular weight298 g/mol
Melting Point63 - 67 C
AppearanceColorless after melting
Color (Hazen)No more than 20
Flash Pointca. 195 C
Solubilityalcohol, hot benzene
Boiling Point369 c
Notes

Arachidyl alcohol used as an emollient in cosmetics.

Use: EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

ClassUnclassified
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