Description
1-Octadecanol ;Octadecyl alcohol; Stearyl alcohol
| CAS | 112-92-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H38O |
| Molecular Weight | 270.50 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White flakes |
| Odour | Fatty & oily odour | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 56 – 59 °C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 450°C | Flash Point [°C] | > 113 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 170 – 171 °C | Initial Boiling Point [°C] | 170°C |
| Final Boiling Point [°C] | 171 °C | Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | < 0.01 mm Hg at 38 °C |
| Vapour Density | 9.5 | Density [g/cm3] | 0.812 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Insoluble in water | Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 8% |
| Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1% | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | White Powder or flakes or pellets | Purity (By Gc) | Min 96.0% |
| Melting Range | 55 – 58°C | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |















