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Cetyl alcohol

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Cetyl alcohol, also known as hexadecan-1-ol and palmityl alcohol, is a C-16 fatty alcohol with the formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₅OH. At room temperature, cetyl alcohol takes the form of a waxy white solid or flakes. The name cetyl derives from the whale oil... Wikipedia
Formula: C16H34O
Melting point: 120.7°F (49.3°C)
Molar mass: 242.44 g/mol
IUPAC ID: Hexadecan-1-ol
Boiling point: 651.2°F (344°C)
Density: 811 kg/m³