Production Description
stearyl alcohol
MF: C18H38O
MW: 270.49
CAS: 112-92-5
Stearyl alcohol is white flakes or granules. Melting point 59.4-59.8°C (freezing point 57.95°C), boiling point 210°C (2kPa) 170-171°C (0.Chemicalbook266kPa), relative density 0.8124 (59/4°C), refractive index 1.4346 (45°C). Soluble in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, insoluble in water.
Stearyl alcohol is commonly used in the manufacture of surfactants, and can also be used in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Stearyl alcohol is an intermediate, surfactant, lubricant, and GC comparison sample.