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1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

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1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. (CAS 36653-82-4) supplier Zemixal. Request a quote with price, lead time and documents.

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1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. chemical structure
CAS number36653-82-4
FormulaC16H34O
Molar mass242.44 g/mol
HS code29051700
InChIKeyBXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC namehexadecan-1-ol

About 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. sits in our alcohols & Polyols section and ships worldwide from stock or short lead time. For your records (BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.), the material is defined by CAS 36653-82-4, formula C16H34O and molar mass 242.44 g/mol.

Use cases we see most often

  • Organic synthesis
  • API synthesis

Safe handling

It carries the GHS signal word Warning (H319), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation.

Order it in 500 g and 25 kg packs or ask for a bulk quotation. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.
Product name1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.
Catalogue numberZX-038593
CAS number36653-82-4
IUPAC namehexadecan-1-ol
Molecular formulaC16H34O
Molar mass242.44 g/mol
Exact mass242.261
GradeBP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.
XLogP37.3
H-bond donors / acceptors1 / 1
Topological polar surface area20.2 Ų
HS code29051700
InChIKeyBXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
PubChem CID2682
Synonymscetyl alcohol, Palmityl alcohol, Cetanol, Hexadecyl alcohol, Cetaffine, N-Hexadecanol, n-Cetyl alcohol, Cetylol, n-1-Hexadecanol, Cetal, Ethal, Ethol

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

GHS07 Irritant or harmful
Irritant or harmful

Signal word Warning

  • H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.
500 gQuoted on request
25 kgQuoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

Which CAS number identifies 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.?
1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. is registered under CAS 36653-82-4. You may also see it listed as cetyl alcohol, Palmityl alcohol, Cetanol. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-038593.
What are the formula and molar mass of 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.?
For 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., its formula is C16H34O and its molar mass is 242.44 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is hexadecan-1-ol. InChIKey BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.
What grade and pack sizes are available for 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.?
This listing is BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. grade. Standard packs are 500 g, 25 kg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.
Which documents come with 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.?
Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.
Can Zemixal ship 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. to my country?
Yes. Because 1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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