Docosanol

Description

Docosanol · CAS 30303-65-2 · C22H46O. UNII 9G1OE216XY. Boiling Point: 180 °C at 0.22 mm Hg; Melting Point: 65-72 °C; Melting Point: 72.5 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	30303-65-2
PubChem CID	12620
Molecular formula	C22H46O
IUPAC name	docosan-1-ol
UNII (FDA)	9G1OE216XY

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	326.6
XLogP3	10.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	20
Exact Mass	326.354866087
Monoisotopic Mass	326.354866087
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	23
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	180 °C at 0.22 mm Hg
Melting Point	65-72 °C
Melting Point	72.5 °C
Melting Point	65 - 72 °C
Flash Point	195 °C
Solubility	1.96e-05 g/L
Vapor Pressure	0.00000006 [mmHg]
Formulations/Preparations	Grade: Technical, 99%

Physical description & handling notes

• Other Solid; Large Crystals; Other Solid; Liquid; Liquid; Other Solid
• Colorless waxy solid; [HSDB] Powder; [MSDSonline]
• Solid
• Colorless waxy solid
• Slightly soluble in ether; very soluble in ethanol, methanol, petroleum ether; soluble in chloroform
• Insoluble in water

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Behenyl Alcohol) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
GHS notification summary	79.6% (425 / 534)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	79.6% (425 / 534)
Reported hazard statements	H319 (16.1%), H400 (12%)

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Behenyl Alcohol
• Used in synthetic fibers and lubricants and as an evaporation retardant on water surfaces; [HSDB] Used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy; [Merck Index]
• Synthetic fibers, lubricants, evaporation retardant on water surfaces
• Antiherpesvirus agents /From table/ /Docosanol/
• EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Emollients
• Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern

Synonyms

1-DOCOSANOL; Docosanol; docosan-1-ol; Behenyl alcohol; 661-19-8; Behenic alcohol; n-Docosanol; Docosyl alcohol; Lidavol; Stenol 1822; Lidakol; Stenol 1822A; Lanette 22; 30303-65-2; NSC-8407; DTXSID4027286

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Docosanol?

CAS 30303-65-2; molecular formula C22H46O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Docosanol known by?

1-DOCOSANOL, Docosanol, docosan-1-ol, Behenyl alcohol, 661-19-8, Behenic alcohol.

What is the regulatory status of Docosanol?

Documented regulatory listings: CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Behenyl Alcohol) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Is Docosanol classified as hazardous?

79.6% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (425 of 534).

What are the key physical properties of Docosanol?

Boiling Point: 180 °C at 0.22 mm Hg; Melting Point: 65-72 °C; Melting Point: 72.5 °C; Melting Point: 65 - 72 °C.

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