Behenyl alcohol
CAS 661-19-8
EC 211-546-6
Formula C22H46O
MW 326.6 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Personal Care & CosmeticsLubricants & MetalworkingFood & Nutrition LubricationEmulsification & DispersionRheology Modification
Description
Behenyl Alcohol (CAS 661-19-8) is a long-chain fatty alcohol derived from behenic acid, commercially available under trade names including Docosanol, JARCOL 22, and IK 2. It carries no E-code designation and is classified under HS code 29051900. The molecular formula is C22H46O.
In personal care formulations, Behenyl Alcohol stabilises oil-in-water emulsions by reinforcing the interfacial film between phases, reducing droplet coalescence and improving cream texture. In metalworking lubricants, its long carbon chain provides boundary lubrication by adsorbing onto metal surfaces, reducing friction under high-load conditions.
Behenyl Alcohol is supplied in pellet and tablet form and is available in cosmetic and technical grades. It complies with REACH registration requirements for the European market and meets Ph.Eur. monograph standards where applicable. Procurement teams should confirm grade specification against intended application prior to ordering.
In personal care formulations, Behenyl Alcohol stabilises oil-in-water emulsions by reinforcing the interfacial film between phases, reducing droplet coalescence and improving cream texture. In metalworking lubricants, its long carbon chain provides boundary lubrication by adsorbing onto metal surfaces, reducing friction under high-load conditions.
Behenyl Alcohol is supplied in pellet and tablet form and is available in cosmetic and technical grades. It complies with REACH registration requirements for the European market and meets Ph.Eur. monograph standards where applicable. Procurement teams should confirm grade specification against intended application prior to ordering.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 71 °C |
| Boiling Point | 180 °C @ Press: 0.22 Torr |
| Density | d75 0.8063 g/ml; d85 0.7986 g/ml; d95 0.7911 g/ml |
| Appearance | white powder |
| Color | White |
| Form | Pellets or Tablets |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
| Refractive Index | n75 1.4360 |
| Log P | 8.3 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS09
H
H319H400
P
P273P280P391P501P264+P265P337+P317P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29051900 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
Other Names
docosan-1-olAbrevaDocosanolIK 2TadenanJARCOL 221-DOCOSANOL
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