Myristyl alcohol
Agent Name
Myristyl alcohol
Alternative Name
1-Tetradecanol
CAS Number
112-72-1
Formula
C14-H30-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Tetradecanol; 1-Hydroxytetradecane; Alcohol(C14); Alfol 14; C14 alcohol; Dytol R-52; Fatty alcohol(C14); Lanette K; Lanette Wax KS; Loxanol V; Myristic alcohol; Tetradecanol; Tetradecyl alcohol; n-Tetradecanol; n-Tetradecanol-1; n-Tetradecyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate, emulsion stabilizer, fragrance, and viscosity increasing agent; Used in plasticizers, anti-foam agents, soaps, perfumes, detergents, suppositories, creams, shampoos, toothpaste, and cleaning preparations; [HSDB]
Comments
Low toxicity, but overexposure can cause CNS depression and prolonged skin contact causes irritation; [CAMEO] A moderate skin irritant; A mild eye irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00011 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 140.5 deg C; [Hawley]
NFPA
must be preheated
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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