Cetyl Alcohol Pure 500 Gram

PRODUCT CODE 045855
SYNONYMS (1-Hexadecanol)
C.I. NO. --
CASR NO. (36653-82-4)
ATOMIC OR MOLECULAR FORMULA CH3(CH2)15OH
ATOMIC OR MOLECULAR WEIGHT 242.45
PROPERTIES Practically soluble in alcohol and ether;
insoluble in water. Combustible.

PARAMETER LIMIT
Description White or almost white crystalline Powder, granules or flakes or pellets.
Solubility 2.5% soln. in 96% ethanol is clear and colourless to almost colourless.
Identification (By GC) Conforms.
Minimum Assay (GC) 95.0%
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g) 225 - 235
Melting range 46° - 52°C

MAXIMUM LIMIT OF IMPURITIES
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) 1.0
Iodine Value (g/ 100 g) 2.0
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g) 2.0
Other residual solvent Meets the requirement.