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Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether

Also known as Mexanyl GY, 1-(Hexadecyloxy)-2-octadecanol, 2-Octadecanol, 1-(hexadecyloxy)-

CAS 78509-74-7Formula C34H70O2Molar mass 510.93 g/molEC 407-910-0
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Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether chemical structure, C34H70O2, CAS 78509-74-7
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
78509-74-7
Formula
C34H70O2
Molar mass
510.93 g/mol
EC number
407-910-0
HS code
290949
Category
Cosmetic ingredients

What is Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C34H70O2 and a molar mass of 510.93 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 78509-74-7. The IUPAC name is 1-hexadecoxyoctadecan-2-ol.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
1-hexadecoxyoctadecan-2-ol
CAS number
78509-74-7
EC number
407-910-0
Molecular formula
C34H70O2
UNII
8T223890VK
INCI name
HYDROXYSTEARYL CETYL ETHER
InChIKey
DGCGMZBRNYIXRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C34H70O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-34(35)33-36-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h34-35H,3-33H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(COCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)O

Synonyms

  • Mexanyl GY
  • 1-(Hexadecyloxy)-2-octadecanol
  • 2-Octadecanol, 1-(hexadecyloxy)-
  • (+-)-Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether
  • Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether, (+-)-
  • (+/-)-Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether
  • Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether, (+/-)-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
510.93 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
510.5376 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
11.72calc.
Topological polar surface area
29.46 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
32calc.
Heavy atoms
36calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Uses and applications

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Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name HYDROXYSTEARYL CETYL ETHER(opacifying)

Cosmetic functions

  • Opacifying

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether is traded under.

HS 2909.49Indicative HS code

Ether-alcohols and their halogenated not elsewhere classified in subheading 2909.4

World exports in 2024
$1.74B
+6.8% vs 2023, imports $1.86B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany20.6%
  2. China13.9%
  3. Netherlands12.2%
Top importers
  1. China8.8%
  2. Germany8.3%
  3. United States7.5%
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The HS code shown for Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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What is Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether?

Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C34H70O2 and a molar mass of 510.93 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 78509-74-7. The IUPAC name is 1-hexadecoxyoctadecan-2-ol.

What is the CAS number of Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether?

The CAS registry number of Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether is 78509-74-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether?

The molecular formula of Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether is C34H70O2 and its molar mass is 510.93 g/mol.

What is Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether used for?

Known uses and roles of Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether include opacifying.

Is Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether?

Hydroxystearyl cetyl ether is usually classified under HS code 290949 (Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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