Myristyl alcohol (C14)

CAS Nr.
112-72-1
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Myristyl alcohol may be prepared by the hydrogenation of Myristic acid (or its esters); Myristic acid itself can be found in nutmeg (from where it gains its name) but is also present in palm kernel oil and coconut oil and it is from these that the majority of Myristyl alcohol is produced

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Identification

CAS no. 112-72-1
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EC no.
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204-000-3
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Molecul formula
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C14H30O
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REACH status
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01-2119485910-XXXX
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Synonyms
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Tetradecanol
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E-number / INCI name
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N.A. / MYRISTYL ALCOHOL

Properties

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Appearance
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Solid; colorless liquid when melted.
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Density (60°C)
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0,809
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Refractive index (20°C)
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N.A.
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Melting point
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36-39