1-Pentadecanol
Agent Name
1-Pentadecanol
CAS Number
629-76-5
Formula
C15-H32-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Pentadecanol; Pentadecyl alcohol; n-1-Pentadecanol; n-Pentadecanol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Solid; [Reference #1] White solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used strictly as an intermediate; [EPA ChAMP] Long chain alcohols are naturally produced by all living organisms; [Reference #1]
Comments
Low toxicity, but overexposure can cause CNS depression and prolonged skin contact causes irritation; [CHRIS] 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; No evidence of adverse effects on reproductive organs, fertility, or the developing fetus in repeated dose animal studies; Not likely to be carcinogenic; [Reference #1] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.8E-05 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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