1-Docosanol
Agent Name
1-Docosanol
CAS Number
661-19-8
Formula
C22-H46-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Abreva; Behenic alcohol; Behenyl alcohol; Docosanol; Docosyl alcohol; IK 2; Lanette 22; Lidavol; Stenol 1822; Stenol 1822A; Tadenan; n-Docosanol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless waxy solid; [HSDB] Powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in synthetic fibers and lubricants and as an evaporation retardant on water surfaces; [HSDB] Used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy; [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; [MSDSonline]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6.1E-08 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 195 deg C; [eChemPortal: IUCLID]
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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