pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceable to USP and PhEur
Synonym(s): 1-Hexadecanol; Cetyl alcohol; Palmityl alcohol
Empirical Formula: C16H34O
Formula Weight: 242.44
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)15OH
MDL Number: MFCD00004760
Boiling Point: 179-181 °C/10 mmHg(lit.)
Melting Point: 48-50 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.818 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Storage: room temp
Beilstein Registry Number: 1748475