Description
Liquid; OtherSolid; OtherSolid, Liquid; PelletsLargeCrystals; PelletsLargeCrystals, Liquid; PelletsLargeCrystals, OtherSolid;Solid;Solid;COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE SLIGHTLY WAXY FLAKES OR LEAFLETS.
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H38O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19/h19H,2-18H2,1H3
InChI Key
GLDOVTGHNKAZLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
170-171 °C 2 mmHg
Melting Point
56-59 °C (lit.)
Flash Point
392 °F (200 °C) (Closed cup);170 °C
Density
0.8124 at 59 °C/4 °C;Relative density (water = 1): 0.81 (liquid)
Solubility
4.07e-09 M;1.1e-06 mg/mL at 25 °C;Soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene, acetone;Soluble in chloroform; slightly soluble in acetone, benzene;In water, 1.1X10-3 mg/L at 25 °C;1.1e-06 mg/mL at 25 °C;Solubility in water: none
Application
Octadecanol, also known as 1-octadecanol, is a versatile saturated fatty alcohol utilized in a wide range of applications due to its functional properties. This compound, characterized by its solid, waxy texture and mild odor, serves as an integral component in the formulation of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. Its primary role is as a surfactant and emulsifying agent, where it contributes to moisturizing and stabilizing preparations in creams and ointments. In addition to enhancing the texture and viscosity of these products, octadecanol possesses emollient properties, helping to retain moisture in skin care applications. Beyond cosmetics, it finds use in textile oils, lubricants, and antifoam agents. Due to its high purity and compatibility, it can effectively replace cetyl alcohol in many formulations. Octadecanol also plays a critical role in industrial applications, from producing alkyl amines to serving as a raw material in polymerization stabilizers. Its utility is further demonstrated in the preparation of controlled-release pharmaceuticals and as a potential transdermal penetration enhancer, reflecting its adaptability and importance in both consumer and industrial products.
Exact Mass
270.292266g/mol
