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    Stearyl alcohol

    1. Molecular Structure

    Stearyl alcohol 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Nameoctadecan-1-ol
    Molecular FormulaC18H38O
    SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight270.5 g/mol
    TPSA20.2 Ų
    LogP8.4
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point210.5 °C at 15 mm Hg
    Melting Point59.5 °C
    Density0.8124 at 59 °C/4 °C
    SolubilityIn water, 1.1X10-3 mg/L at 25 °C
    Flash Point200 °C
    Autoignition Temp842 °F (450 °C)

    5. Supplier Suggestions

    SupplierWebsiteLocation
    Sigma Aldrich/MerckVisit MerckInternational
    LennoxVisit LennoxIreland
    Doc SolderVisit Doc SolderIreland

    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Warning
    GHS PictogramGHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H319 (23.1%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H400 (15%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
    • H411 (15.4%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
    • H412 (15%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P264+P265, P273, P280, P305+P351+P338, P337+P317, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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