1-Hexadecanol - ≥99% , CAS No.36653-82-4

CAS: 36653-82-4 Cat. No.: H113020 Formula: C16H34O Molecular Weight: 242.44 EC Number: 253-149-0
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GRADE & PURITY ≥99%
Synonyms
Cachalot C-52 | 4-01-00-01876 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) | Caswell No. 165D | Isocetyl alcohol | Normal primary hexadecyl alcohol | HSDB 2643 | 1-Hexanedecanol | Aldol 54 | BRN 1748475 | NCGC00159368-05 | Cetalol CA | Cetyl alchol | FEMA Number 2554 |
Storage
Room temperature
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Why this grade

≥99% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 72 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

1-Hexadecanol is a free fatty acid alcohol generally used as an emulsifier, emollient, opacifier and surfactant in cosmetics formulations.

Specifications

Synonyms
Cachalot C-52 | 4-01-00-01876 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) | Caswell No. 165D | Isocetyl alcohol | Normal primary hexadecyl alcohol | HSDB 2643 | 1-Hexanedecanol | Aldol 54 | BRN 1748475 | NCGC00159368-05 | Cetalol CA | Cetyl alchol | FEMA Number 2554 |
Specifications & Purity
≥99%
Application
1-Hexadecanol can be used as a reactant in the synthesis of self-assembled m-diethynylbenzene macrocycles (DBMs), water-soluble pillar[6]arene for controllable drug release and poly(ethylene glycol)-based polymer for intracellular delivery of anticancer d
Storage
Room temperature
Shipped In
Normal
Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488179716
Canonical Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
IUPAC Name
hexadecan-1-ol
InChIKey
BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h17H,2-16H2,1H3
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
Molecular Weight
242.44
Reaxy-Rn
1748475
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1748475&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
SubclassFatty alcohols
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentLong-chain fatty alcohols
Alternative Parents Primary alcohols  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Long chain fatty alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as long-chain fatty alcohols. These are fatty alcohols that have an aliphatic tail of 13 to 21 carbon atoms.
External Descriptors a small molecule
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
APEX1 Tchem DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) lyase (38016 Activities)
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LMNA Tbio Prelamin-A/C (36751 Activities)
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USP1 Tchem Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase 1 (22556 Activities)
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MEN1 Tchem Menin/Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase MLL (48157 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)
Hdac6 Histone deacetylase 6 (222 Activities)
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Staphylococcus aureus (210822 Activities)
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (203094 Activities)
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Cutibacterium acnes (887 Activities)
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Aspergillus fumigatus (16427 Activities)
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Cryptococcus neoformans (21258 Activities)
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Candida albicans (78123 Activities)
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rep Replicase polyprotein 1ab (378 Activities)
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Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (560 Activities)
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Heterodera zeae (651 Activities)
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Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
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25 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
G2602414Certificate of AnalysisJun 12, 2026 H113020
G2602412Certificate of AnalysisJun 12, 2026 H113020
G2602407Certificate of AnalysisJun 12, 2026 H113020
F2213136Certificate of AnalysisMar 17, 2026 H113020
E2209193Certificate of AnalysisFeb 04, 2026 H113020
L2530305Certificate of AnalysisDec 20, 2025 H113020
L2530285Certificate of AnalysisDec 20, 2025 H113020
L2530271Certificate of AnalysisDec 20, 2025 H113020
K2413320Certificate of AnalysisJun 24, 2024 H113020
K2413319Certificate of AnalysisJun 24, 2024 H113020
K2412175Certificate of AnalysisJun 24, 2024 H113020
G2530072Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2022 H113020
K2407146Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2022 H113020
J2527159Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2022 H113020
B2327338Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2022 H113020
E2508054Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2022 H113020
D2523047Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2022 H113020
B2327382Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2022 H113020
B2327379Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2022 H113020
B2327357Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2022 H113020
F2213138Certificate of AnalysisDec 14, 2021 H113020
J2218315Certificate of AnalysisDec 14, 2021 H113020
F2213135Certificate of AnalysisDec 14, 2021 H113020
E2209192Certificate of AnalysisDec 14, 2021 H113020
E2209185Certificate of AnalysisDec 14, 2021 H113020
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether
SensitivityMoisture sensitive.
Refractive Index1.4283
Flash Point(°C)113°C
Boil Point(°C)344 ℃
Melt Point(°C)50 ℃
Molecular Weight242.440 g/mol
XLogP37.300
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count14
Exact Mass242.261 Da
Monoisotopic Mass242.261 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area20.200 Ų
Heavy Atom Count17
Formal Charge0
Complexity123.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purity of this product?
This product is supplied at ≥99% purity (chemical assay). Lot-specific values are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.
How should this product be stored?
Store at room temperature.
How is this product shipped?
This product ships under standard ambient conditions. No temperature-controlled packaging is required.
What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?
The CAS Number is 36653-82-4, the molecular formula is C16H34O, and the molecular weight is 242.44 g/mol. InChIKey BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
What documentation is provided?
Available product documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and specification sheets, is shown in the product document area. Document availability and access follow the current site policy.

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