1-Eicosanol

Agent Name
1-Eicosanol
CAS Number
629-96-9
Formula
C20-H42-O
Major Category
Other Classes
1-Eicosanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Arachic alcohol; Arachidic alcohol; Arachidyl alcohol; Eicosyl alcohol; pri-n-Eicosyl alcohol; n-1-Eicosanol; n-Eicosanol; Icosan-1-ol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
White waxy solid; [HSDB] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in lubricants, rubber, plastics, and textiles; Used as an emulsion stabilizer and viscosity increasing agent; [HSDB]
Comments
A mild skin and eye irritant; [HSDB] 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
OECD SIDS: Long Chain Alcohols (C6-22 primary aliphatic alcohols) - 2006
Biomedical References
Search PubMed

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
4.5E-08 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 195 deg C; [eChemPortal: IUCLID]

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: