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1-Hexacosanol

Also known as Hexacosan-1-ol, Ceryl alcohol, n-Hexacosanol

CAS 506-52-5Formula C26H54OMolar mass 382.72 g/molEC 208-044-4
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1-Hexacosanol chemical structure, C26H54O, CAS 506-52-5
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
506-52-5
Formula
C26H54O
Molar mass
382.72 g/mol
EC number
208-044-4
HS code
290519
Category
Impurities and reference standards

What is 1-Hexacosanol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Hexacosan-1-ol is a very long-chain primary fatty alcohol that is hexacosane in which a hydrogen attached to one of the terminal carbons is replaced by a hydroxy group. It has a role as an insecticide and a plant metabolite. It is a very long-chain primary fatty alcohol and a hexacosanol.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
hexacosan-1-ol
CAS number
506-52-5 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
208-044-4
Molecular formula
C26H54O
UNII
M7SD300NNB
MDL number
MFCD00002940
InChIKey
IRHTZOCLLONTOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C26H54O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27/h27H,2-26H2,1H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO

Synonyms

  • Hexacosan-1-ol
  • Ceryl alcohol
  • n-Hexacosanol
  • Hexacosyl alcohol
  • Cerylic alcohol
  • Hexacosanol
  • 1-Hexacosanol 10 microg/mL in Methyl-tert-butyl ether
  • Hexacosanol, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
  • Cerylalkohol
  • 1-hexacosanol [M+H]+
  • 1-Hexacosanol (>90%)
  • FOH 26:0
  • 1-Hexacosanol, >=97% (capillary GC)
  • 1-Hexacosanol, synthetic, >=97.0% (GC)
  • 1-Hexacosanol 10 |Ig/mL in Methyl-tert-butyl ether
  • Hexacosanol (constituent of saw palmetto)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
382.72 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
382.4175 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
9.36calc.
Topological polar surface area
20.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
24calc.
Heavy atoms
27calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Roles

  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • insecticide
  • metabolite
  • pesticide
  • plant metabolite

Functional uses

  • Lubricating agent
  • Solvent

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 1-Hexacosanol is traded under.

HS 2905.19Indicative HS code

Saturated monohydric alcohols, other

World exports in 2024
$2.15B
+56.9% vs 2023, imports $1.93B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany29.0%
  2. Singapore16.6%
  3. Netherlands10.6%
Top importers
  1. China17.3%
  2. Netherlands14.2%
  3. India * partner reported9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for 1-Hexacosanol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about 1-Hexacosanol, based on the data on this page

What is 1-Hexacosanol?

Hexacosan-1-ol is a very long-chain primary fatty alcohol that is hexacosane in which a hydrogen attached to one of the terminal carbons is replaced by a hydroxy group. It has a role as an insecticide and a plant metabolite. It is a very long-chain primary fatty alcohol and a hexacosanol.

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