Arachidyl alcohol

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IUPACName = 1-Icosanol
OtherNames = Arachic alcohol, arachidic alcohol, arachidyl alcohol, eicosyl alcohol, icosan-1-ol, icosyl alcohol
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CASNo = 629-96-9
PubChem = 12404
SMILES = CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
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Formula = CH₃(CH₂)₁₉OH
MolarMass = 298.55 g/mol
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MeltingPtC = 64
BoilingPtC = 372
Solubility = 1.51*10^-3 mg/L (25°C) in water
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Arachidyl alcohol, also 1-icosanol, is a waxy substance used as an emollient in cosmetics. It is a straight-chain fatty alcohol.

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