1-Docosanol
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1-Docosanol, also known as behenyl alcohol, is a saturated fatty alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, used traditionally as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics.[6]
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Docosan-1-ol[1] | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.498 ![]() |
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MeSH | docosanol |
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C22H46O | |
Molar mass | 326.609 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 70 °C; 158 °F; 343 K |
Boiling point | 180 °C; 356 °F; 453 K at 29 Pa |
log P | 10.009 |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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In July 2000, docosanol was approved for medical use in the United States as an antiviral agent for reducing the duration of cold sores.[3][4][7] It is an over-the-counter medication (OTC). It is sold under the brand name Abreva among others.[3][5][8][9]