112-72-1 structure, C14H30O
tetradecan-1-ol
CAS No.: 112-72-1 Formula: C14H30O Molecular Weight: 214.38700
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tetradecan-1-ol

CAS No.:

112-72-1

Formula:

C14H30O

Molecular Weight: 214.38700
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Description

1-Tetradecanol, or commonly myristyl alcohol (from Myristica fragrans - the nutmeg plant), is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol, with the molecular formula C14H30O. It is a white crystalline solid that is practically insoluble in water, soluble in diethyl ether, and slightly soluble in ethanol.
1-Tetradecanol may be prepared by the hydrogenation of myristic acid (or its esters); myristic acid itself can be found in nutmeg (from where it gains its name) but is also present in palm kernel oil and coconut oil and it is from these that the majority of 1-tetradecanol is produced. It may also be produced from petrochemical feedstocks via either the Ziegler process or hydroformylation.
As with other fatty alcohols, 1-tetradecanol is used as an ingredient in cosmetics such as cold creams for its emollient properties. It is also used as an intermediate in the chemical synthesis of other products such as surfactants.

Numbering system

MDL number MFCD00004757
EINECS number 204-000-3
PubChem number 24888721
BRN number 1742652
RTECS number XB8655000

Properties

Appearance & Physical State

White Solid

Density

0.823

Boiling Point

289ºC

Melting Point

37-40ºC

Flash Point

145ºC

Water Solubility

insoluble

Storage Condition

-20ºC

Vapor Density

7.4 (vs air)

Safety Info

RTECS

XB8655000

Safety Statements

S24/25

HS Code

2905199090

WGK Germany

-

Risk Statements

R38

Hazard Codes

Xi

Caution Statement

P273; P305 + P351 + P338; P501

Hazard Declaration

H319; H410

Signal Word

Warning

Symbol

GHS07, GHS09
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