Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
112-92-5
Molecular Formula
C18H38O
Molecular Weight
270.49 g/mol
Synonym

1-Hydroxyoctadecane; 1-Stearyl Alcohol; Stearol; Steary Alcohol; Steraffine; Tego Alkanol 18;VLTN 6; n-Octadecanol; n-Octadecyl Alcohol; Stearyl Alcohol 

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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1-Octadecanol is a long-chain fatty alcohol with 18 carbon atoms and a terminal hydroxyl group. It is commonly used in cosmetics, surfactants, lubricants, and as an intermediate in the synthesis of esters, waxes, and other specialty chemicals.