Cetyl chloride is a clear, colorless to light yellow liquid. • Synonyms : Hexadecyl chloride 1-chlorohexadecane • Chemical formula : CH3 (CH2)14 CH2 Cl • Molecular weight : 260.89 • CAS No. : 4860-03-1 • EINECS# : 225-461-7
Specifications
| Appearance, 25°C, visual | clear liquid |
| Assay, GC, C16 %wt | ≥98.0 |
Physical properties
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Density, 20°C | 0.86 to 0.87 |
| Water, KF, %wt | <0.2 |
| Boiling point, 1.0mmHg | 149°C |
| Solubility | - |
| In water | Insoluble |
| In Alcohol | Soluble |
Transportation
Not a hazardous material for transportation.
Packing
Available in 180 Kg HDPE drums.
Applications
Used in organosynthesis, pharmaceuticals and surfactant manufacturing.