CAS 5333-42-6 2-n-Octyl-1-dodecanol - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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2-n-Octyl-1-dodecanol

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Catalog Number

ACM5333426-1

CAS Number

5333-42-6

Product Name

2-n-Octyl-1-dodecanol

Structure

Category

Solubility Enhancing Reagents; Solubilizer

Description

Liquid

IUPAC Name

2-octyldodecan-1-ol

Molecular Weight

298.5g/mol

Molecular Formula

C20H42O

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCC(CCCCCCCC)CO

InChI

InChI=1S/C20H42O/c1-3-5-7-9-11-12-14-16-18-20(19-21)17-15-13-10-8-6-4-2/h20-21H,3-19H2,1-2H3

InChI Key

LEACJMVNYZDSKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

2-n-Octyl-1-dodecanol is a clear, colorless or slightly yellowish, oily liquid that serves multiple purposes in various applications. Primarily used as an emulsifying and opacifying agent, it plays a critical role in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, particularly for topical use due to its excellent lubricating and emollient properties. Its ability to stabilize emulsions makes it valuable in polymer matrix patches. Additionally, 2-n-Octyl-1-dodecanol is utilized in the formulation of oil/water microemulsions designed for dermal drug delivery, aiding in the penetration of drugs with low skin permeability. Furthermore, it has been studied as a solvent for topical applications of naproxen, with evidence suggesting its potential as a dermal permeation enhancer.

Complexity

179

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

226-242-9

Exact Mass

298.323566g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

2-octyldodecanol;octyl dodecanol

Monoisotopic Mass