Batyl Alcohol is used to synthesize amphiphilic alkylglycerolipids with antitumor activities. It is also used in cosmetic compounds for prevention or treatment of erythema or dermatitis or promotion of wound healing.
ChEBI: An alkylglycerol that is glycerol in which one of the primary hydroxy groups has been converted to the corresponding octadecyl ether. It is used in cosmetics as a stabilising ingredient and skin-conditioning agent.
Batyl alcohol crystallises from aqueous Me2CO, EtOH or pet ether (b 40-60o). [Taguchi & Armarego Med Res Rev 18 pp43-88 1998, Beilstein 1 IV 2758.]
