1-Pentadecanol
Also known as pentadecan-1-ol, Pentadecanol, Pentadecyl alcohol
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Physical form
- Liquid
- Melting point
- 43.9 °C
- Boiling point
- 300 °C
- Density
- 0.829 at 122 °F - Less dense than water, will float
- HS code
- 290519
- Category
- Emollients

What is 1-Pentadecanol?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Pentadecan-1-ol is a long-chain fatty alcohol that is pentadecane in which one of the terminal methyl hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group. It is a pentadecanol and a long-chain primary fatty alcohol.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- pentadecan-1-ol
- CAS number
- 31389-11-4Other or deprecated CAS: 629-76-5
- EC number
- 211-107-9
- Molecular formula
- C15H32O
- UNII
- 333QVA4G2Q
- MDL number
- MFCD00004759
- INCI name
- PENTADECYL ALCOHOL
- InChIKey
- REIUXOLGHVXAEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C15H32O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16/h16H,2-15H2,1H3
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
Synonyms
- pentadecan-1-ol
- Pentadecanol
- Pentadecyl alcohol
- Alfol 15
- n-pPentadecanol
- Pentadecanol-(1)
- 1-pentadecanol (ACD/Name 4.0)
- nPentadecanol
- n1Pentadecanol
- n-Pentadecanol
- n-1-Pentadecanol
- Neodol 5
- 1-Pentadecanol, 99%
- 1-Pentadecanol, >90%
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Physical form | Liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 43.9 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 300 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | 0.829 at 122 °F - Less dense than water, will floatexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 228.42 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 228.2453 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 5.07calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 20.23 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 13calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 16calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (1 violation)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
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
Industrial uses: Surfactant (surface active agent).
Consumer uses: Surfactant (surface active agent).
Use classes: Cosmetics.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name PENTADECYL ALCOHOL(skin conditioning - emollient, emulsion stabilising)
Functional uses
- Emulsifier
- Flavouring and nutrient
- Softener and conditioner
- Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cosmetic functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Skin conditioning - emollient
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
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-Pentadecanol is traded under.
Saturated monohydric alcohols, other
- Germany29.0%
- Singapore16.6%
- Netherlands10.6%
- China17.3%
- Netherlands14.2%
- India * partner reported9.6%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for 1-Pentadecanol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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