Cetyl acetate
Agent Name
Cetyl acetate
CAS Number
629-70-9
Formula
C18-H36-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Acetoxyhexadecane; 1-Hexadecanol, acetate; Acetic acid, hexadecyl ester; Hexadecyl acetate; Palmityl acetate; n-Hexadecyl ethanoate; 1-Hexadecanol, 1-acetate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "n-Amyl acetate."
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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