ALFOL 16 Alcohol is high purity, petrochemical-based 1-hexadecanol. ALFOL 16 Alcohol is a white solid with a slight sweet odor. ALFOL 16 Alcohol is classified as readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. ALFOL 16 Alcohol can be esterified, ethoxylated, propoxylated, sulfated, oxidized, etc. 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-Hexadecanol

CAS Number: 36653-82-4

Functions: Intermediate, Pour Point Depressant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Synonyms: 1-Cetanol, 1-Hexadecyl Alcohol, 1-Hydroxyhexadecane, Cetanol, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Cetylic Alcohol, Ethal, Ethol, Hexadecyl Alcohol, Palmityl Alcohol, N-Hexadecan-1-ol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
36653-82-4
EC No.
253-149-0

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Slight Sweet
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)242g/mol—
Total Alcohol Contentmin. 98wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C14OH & lowermax. 3wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C16OHmin. 96wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C18OH & highermax. 3wt. %—
Density at 60°C0.811g/mL—
Viscosity at 60°C (140°F)9.9cSt—
Vapor Pressure at 20°C (68°F)max. 0.01mmHg—
Flammability Upper explosion limitapprox. 3.0 (V)%—
Flammability Lower explosion limitapprox. 0.5 (V)%—
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Acid Numbermax. 0.1mgKOH/g600-31
Iodine Numbermax. 0.5mg I/100mg600-39
Vapor Density5 – 9——
Saponification Numbermax. 0.5mg KOH/g—
Melting Point45 – 49 (113 – 120)°C (°F)—
Hydroxyl Number225 – 235mg KOH/g—
Flash Point149 (300)°C (°F)ASTM D 93
Colormax. 35—APHA
Carbonyl Contentmax. 300ppm—
Boiling Point330 – 333 (626 – 631)°C (°F)—
Auto-ignition Temperature252 (485)°C (°F)—

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 16 Viscosity versus Temperature Profile - 1

ALFOL blended alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 16 Viscosity versus Temperature Profile - 2​​​​​​​

Density versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 16 Density versus Temperature Profile - 1

ALFOL blended alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 16 Density versus Temperature Profile - 2​​​​​​​

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage/Transport pressure

Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

60 - 77 °C (140 - 170 °F)