Stearyl alcohol
USP/1622000 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 1-Octadecanol; Octadecyl alcohol; Stearyl alcohol
CAS Number: 112-92-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H38O
Molecular Weight: 270.49
MDL Number: MFCD00002823
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)17OH
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | stearyl alcohol |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| autoignition temp. | 842 °F |
| density | 0.812 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | ~8 % |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C18H38O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7 |
| InChI key | GLDOVTGHNKAZLK-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 56-59 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO |
| vapor density | 9.3 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.01 mmHg ( 38 °C) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Stearyl alcohol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Cetostearyl Alcohol • Sodium Stearyl Fumarate • Hydrogenated Lanolin • Cetyl Alcohol • Myristyl Alcohol • Oleyl Alcohol |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | 383.0 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 195 °C |
| mp | 56-59 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.812 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

