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Overview
General
Product Name:
Behenyl Alcohol
Description:
Behenyl Alcohol, also known as 1-Docosanol, is a saturated fatty alcohol with a 22-carbon chain. It appears as a white, waxy solid and is commonly used in personal care products for its emollient, thickening, and emulsifying properties.
Identifiers
Chemical Name:
Behenyl Alcohol
EC#:
n/a
CAS#:
661-19-8
Synonyms:
1-Docosanol, Docosyl Alcohol, n-Docosanol, Behenic Alcohol
Molecular Formula:
C₂₂H₄₆O
Classifications
Product Groups:
Fatty Alcohols
Product Sub-Groups:
Emollients
Tags
Industries:
- Personal Care
- Pharmaceuticals
- Industrial Applications
Market Segments:
- Cosmetics
- Skincare
- Haircare
Applications:
- Creams
- Lotions
- Balms
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
Functions:
- Emollient
- Thickener
- Emulsifier
- Opacifier
Properties
Properties
| Property Name | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance (25°C) | White, waxy solid | -- |
| Odor | Mild, characteristic | -- |
| Melting Point | 65–72 | °C |
| Boiling Point | 180 at 0.22 mm Hg | °C |
| Molecular Weight | 326.6 | g/mol |
| Density | ~0.807 at 80°C | g/cm³ |
| Solubility in Water | Insoluble | -- |
| Solubility in Organic Solvents | Soluble in ethanol, chloroform | -- |
Documents
Documents
| Name | Category | Language |
|---|---|---|
 Behenyl SDS (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | EN |
 Behenyl TDS (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Technical Data Sheet (TDS) | EN |
