ALFOL 14 Alcohol is high purity, petrochemical-based 1-tetradecanol (also known as myristyl or tetradecyl Alcohol). ALFOL 14 Alcohol is a white solid with a sweet pungent odor. ALFOL 14 Alcohol can be esterified, ethoxylated, propoxylated, sulfated, oxidized, etc. ALFOL 14 Alcohol is classified as readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. Sasol Chemicals ALFOL Alcohols are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based Alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 1-Tetradecanol

CAS Number: 112-72-1

Functions: Intermediate, Pour Point Depressant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Synonyms: 1-Hydroxytetradecane, Adol 18, Alfol 14, Conol 1495, Kalcohl 40, Lanette 14, Lorol C 14, Myristic Alcohol, N-Tetradecanol-1, Tetradecan-1-ol, Tetradecanol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
112-72-1

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Sweet Pungent
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)214g/mol—
Total Alcohol Contentmin. 98.5wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C12OH & lowermax. 2wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C14OHmin. 95.5wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C16OH & highermax. 2.6wt. %—
Density at 60°C0.809g/mL—
Viscosity at 60°C (140°F)7.9cSt—
Vapor Pressure at 20°C (68°F)max. 0.01mmHg—
Flammability Upper explosion limitapprox. 3.5 (V)%—
Flammability Lower explosion limitapprox. 0.4 (V)%—
Colormax. 20—EN ISO 6271
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Acid Numbermax. 0.2mg KOH/gEN ISO 2114
Saponification Numbermax. 1mg KOH/g—
Vapor Density5 – 9——
Melting Point37 – 39 (99 – 102)°C (°F)—
Iodine Numbermax. 0.4mg I2/100 mg—
Hydroxyl Number255 – 264mg KOH/g—
Flash Point143 (289)°C (°F)ASTM D 93
Carbonyl Contentmax. 200ppm—
Boiling Point297 – 301 (567 – 574)°C (°F)—
Auto-ignition Temperature254 (490)°C (°F)—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 14 Viscosity versus Temperature Profile - 1

ALFOL blended alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 14 Viscosity versus Temperature Profile - 2​​​​​​​

Density versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 14 Density versus Temperature Profile - 1

ALFOL blended alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 14 Density versus Temperature Profile - 2​​​​​​​

Storage & Handling

Handling and Storage

Safe handling advice

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage/Transport pressure

Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

46 - 66 °C (115 - 150 °F)