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1-Hexadecanol

1-Hexadecanol chemical structure
CAS Number36653-82-4
FormulaCH3(CH2)15OH
Mol. Weight242.44 g/mol

What is 1-Hexadecanol?

1-Hexadecanol is a chemical compound with CAS number 36653-82-4 and molecular formula CH3(CH2)15OH. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

1-Hexadecanol has been used in preparation of:
• (±)-2-methoxyheptadecanoic acid (fatty acid)1
• high-chain fatty acid esters of 1-hexadecanol, novel organic phase change material for thermal energy storage2
• hexadecane (alkane) in the presence of membrane fraction of Vibrio furnissii M13

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3(CH2)15OH

Molecular Weight

242.44 g/mol

Grade

ReagentPlus®

Assay/Purity

94%

Boiling Point

179-181 °C/10 mmHg(lit.)

Density

0.818 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

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