CAS 756-13-8

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Name:
1,2-Epoxyhexadecane
(also known as Hexadecylene oxideorCetyl oxide)

CAS Number:
756-13-8

Molecular Formula:
C16H32O

Molecular Weight:
240.42 g/mol

Physical Form:
A colorless to pale yellow liquid with low volatility. It is hydrophobic and has good stability due to its long alkyl chain.

Applications:

  • Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis

  • Applied in the production of surfactants and specialty chemicals

  • Functions as a reactive diluent in polymer and coating formulations

  • Useful as a building block in pharmaceutical and cosmetic raw materials

  • Sometimes used in epoxy resin modification to adjust flexibility and hydrophobicity