Oleyl alcohol

Description

Oleyl alcohol · CAS 143-28-2 · C18H36O. UNII 172F2WN8DV. Boiling Point: BP: 205 to 210 °C at 15 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 207.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 207 °C (13 mm Hg).

Identification

CAS Registry Number	143-28-2
PubChem CID	5284499
Molecular formula	C18H36O
IUPAC name	(Z)-octadec-9-en-1-ol
UNII (FDA)	172F2WN8DV
FEMA number	4363
JECFA number	1637

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	268.5
XLogP3	7.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	15
Exact Mass	268.276615768
Monoisotopic Mass	268.276615768
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	19
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	BP: 205 to 210 °C at 15 mm Hg
Boiling Point	207.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	207 °C (13 mm Hg)
Melting Point	13-19 °C
Melting Point	Melting point: 6-7 °C
Melting Point	6.5 °C
Density	0.8489 at 20 °C/4 °C
Density	0.842-0.854 (20 °C)
Vapor Pressure	0.000093 [mmHg]
Vapor Pressure	VP: 13 mm Hg at 207 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; Other Solid
• Liquid (usually pale yellow); mp = 13-19 deg C; [Merck Index] Pale yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
• Liquid
• Colourless to light yellow liquid; Fatty aroma with animal undertones
• Oily liquid, usually pale yellow
• Clear, viscous liquid at room temperature

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Savory cis-9-OCTADECENOL
GHS notification summary	92.6% (561 / 606)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	92.6% (561 / 606)

Documented Uses

• Present in fish oils; [Merck Index] Used to make its sulfuric esters (detergents and wetting agents) and in carbon paper, stencil paper, printing inks, and bath oils; Used as metal cutting lubricant, plasticizer, softener and lubricant for textiles, carrier for medicaments, thickener in hair colorants, solvent for fragrances, and emulsifying, opacifying, antifoam, and viscosity increasing agent; [HSDB]
• Metal Machining [Category: Heat or Machine]
• Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]
• Dressing Hair [Category: Other]
• As a thickener in hair colorants

Synonyms

OLEYL ALCOHOL; 143-28-2; (Z)-octadec-9-en-1-ol; cis-9-Octadecen-1-ol; Ocenol; Oleo alcohol; Loxanol M; Dermaffine; Lancol; Novol; Oceol; Oleol; Satol; Oleic alcohol; Oleoyl alcohol; Unjecol 70

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Oleyl alcohol?

CAS 143-28-2; molecular formula C18H36O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Oleyl alcohol known by?

OLEYL ALCOHOL, 143-28-2, (Z)-octadec-9-en-1-ol, cis-9-Octadecen-1-ol, Ocenol, Oleo alcohol.

What is the regulatory status of Oleyl alcohol?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS; Flavoring Agents.

Is Oleyl alcohol classified as hazardous?

92.6% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (561 of 606).

What are the key physical properties of Oleyl alcohol?

Boiling Point: BP: 205 to 210 °C at 15 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 207.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 207 °C (13 mm Hg); Melting Point: 13-19 °C.

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