| Identification |
| Name: | 1,2-Hexadecanediol |
| Synonyms: | 1,2-Dihydroxyhexadecane;1,2-Hexadecylene glycol; 2-Hydroxycetyl alcohol; NSC 71525 |
| CAS: | 6920-24-7 |
| EINECS: | 230-030-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | C16H34 O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 258.44 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C16H34O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16(18)15-17/h16-18H,2-15H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Melting Point: | 68-72 °C(lit.)
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| Flash Point: | 183 °C |
| Boiling Point: | 356.1°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density: | 0.897g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.462 |
| Flash Point: | 183 °C |
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