1-Octacosanol
Agent Name
1-Octacosanol
CAS Number
557-61-9
Formula
C28-H58-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Cluytyl alcohol; Montanyl alcohol; OCTACOSANOL-1; Octacosanol; Octacosyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] n-Octacosanol; [Merck Index]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
White solid; [CAMEO] White powder; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Found in vegetable waxes; [Merck Index]
Comments
Aliphatic alcohols are metabolized and eliminated efficiently; Not skin sensitizers; May have low-grade liver effects; CNS depression seen in shorter chain alcohols, e.g., 1-hexanol and 1-octanol; [Reference #1] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS]
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