1-Tetracosanol
Agent Name
1-Tetracosanol
CAS Number
506-51-4
Formula
C24-H50-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Lignoceric alcohol; Lignocerol; Lignoceryl alcohol; Tetracosyl alcohol; n-Tetracosanol; Tetracosanol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as intermediates; Fatty alcohols with chain lengths >18 are used to prevent evaporation of water reservoirs during dry seasons; Naturally occurring in lanolin and green leaf composite samples; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.4E-09 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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