Alcohols & Glycols
REACH
Behenyl alcohol
CAS Number
661-19-8
EC Number
211-546-6
What is Behenyl alcohol?
Behenyl alcohol (CAS 661-19-8), also known as docosanol, is a long-chain fatty alcohol derived primarily from natural vegetable sources.
Where is Behenyl alcohol used?
- Personal care: emulsifier, emollient and rheology modifier that builds viscosity and stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions in creams, lotions and hair conditioners
- Food: glazing and release agent in confectionery and bakery
- Lubricants: friction modifier and base component in solid and semi-solid greases
- Industrial wax blends: consistency control
- Metalworking compounds: surface lubrication
- As an active pharmaceutical ingredient it is used in antiviral topical products.
Good to know: Pharmaceutical-grade material meets USP and Ph. Eur. standards for docosanol. Kosher and halal certifications are commonly available.
Commercial specifications
- Typical purity: 95 to 98 percent C22 fatty alcohol content
- Cosmetic-grade and food-grade (FCC) specifications
- Bulk supply in bag or drum packaging
Other Names (Synonyms)
Docosan-1-ol|Docosanol|Tadenan|N-Docosanol|Docosyl alcohol|Behenic alcohol|Abreva|1-Docosanol
What are the physical properties of Behenyl alcohol?
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℃
How is Behenyl alcohol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P391 Collect spillage.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Behenyl alcohol?
HS Code 29051900
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids