Behenyl Alcohol

Name:
Behenyl Alcohol
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	1-docosanol
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)20CH2OH
Properties:
Colorless waxy solid. Mp 71C, bp 180C (0.22 mm Hg). Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol and chloroform. Combustible.
Derivation:
Reduction of behenic acid with lithium aluminum hydride as catalyst.
Grade:
Technical; 99%.
Use:
Synthetic fibers, lubricants, evaporation retardant on water surfaces.