CAS 629-98-1: erucyl alcohol
Description:Erucyl alcohol, also known as docos-13-en-1-ol, is a long-chain fatty alcohol with the chemical formula C22H44O. It is characterized by a long hydrophobic hydrocarbon chain and a hydroxyl (-OH) functional group, which imparts both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties. This dual nature makes erucyl alcohol useful in various applications, including as an emulsifier, surfactant, and lubricant in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and has a relatively high boiling point due to its long carbon chain. Erucyl alcohol is derived from natural sources, such as erucic acid, which is found in certain plant oils. Its properties include low solubility in water and good solubility in organic solvents, making it suitable for use in formulations requiring oil-based components. Additionally, it exhibits stability under normal conditions, although it may undergo oxidation if exposed to air over extended periods. Overall, erucyl alcohol is valued for its functional versatility in various industrial and consumer products.
Formula:C22H44O
InChI:InChI=1S/C22H44O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23/h9-10,23H,2-8,11-22H2,1H3/b10-9-
InChI key:InChIKey=CFOQKXQWGLAKSK-KTKRTIGZSA-N
SMILES:OCCCCCCCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCC
- Synonyms:
- (13Z)-13-Docosen-1-ol
- (13Z)-docos-13-en-1-ol
- (Z)-13-Docosene-1-ol
- 13(Z)-Docosen-1-ol
- 13-Docosen-1-ol, (13Z)-
- 13-Docosen-1-ol, (Z)-
- Erucic alcohol
- cis-13-Docosenol
