12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
Agent Name
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
CAS Number
106-14-9
Formula
C18-H36-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Hydroxystearic acid; 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid; 12-Hydroxystearic acid; Barolub FTO; Cerit Fac 3; Ceroxin GL; Harwax A; Hydrofol Acid 200; KOW; Loxiol G 21; Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-; Stearic acid, 12-hydroxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Solid; [HSDB] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in lithium greases; as a chemical intermediate; as a defoamer in foods; as an ingredient in cosmetics; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Laxatives/stimulants"; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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