1-Tetradecanol



1-Tetradecanol
IUPAC name 1-Tetradecanol
Other names Myristyl alcohol
Tetradecyl alcohol
Identifiers
CAS number 112-72-1
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
Properties
Molecular formula C14H30O
Molar mass 214.39 g/mol
Density 0.824 g/cm³
Melting point

38 °C

Boiling point

>260 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

1-Tetradecanol, or commonly myristyl alcohol, is a straight-chain ethanol.

1-Tetradecanol may be prepared by the sodium.

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 sulfated alcohol.

References

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    • Merck Index, 12th Edition, 6418.
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