Arachidyl alcohol
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arachidyl alcohol (icosan-1-ol), is a waxy substance used as an emollient in cosmetics. It is a straight-chain fatty alcohol with 20 carbon atoms, typically obtained via the hydrogenation of arachidic acid or arachidonic acid, both of which are present in peanut oil. Its name is derived from that of the peanut plant (Latin: arachis).
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Preferred IUPAC name
Icosan-1-ol[1] | |
Other names
Arachidalcohol Arachidic alcohol | |
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1705104 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.110 |
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Properties | |
C20H42O | |
Molar mass | 298.555 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White, translucent crystals |
Melting point | 64 °C (147 °F; 337 K) |
Boiling point | 372 °C (702 °F; 645 K) |
1.51 × 10−6 g dm−3 | |
log P | 8.99 |
Vapor pressure | <0.01 kPa (at 20 °C) |
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Flash point | 195 °C (383 °F; 468 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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