NACOL 14 Alcohol is high purity 1-tetradecanol (also known as myristyl or tetradecyl alcohol), based on renewable or petrochemical resources. It is a white solid with a sweet pungent odor. It is used in personal care as emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent and fragrance ingredient, used in hair dyes and colors, moisturizing preparations, shaving preparations and cleansing products. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 1-Tetradecanol

CAS Number: 112-72-1

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Labeling Claims: High Purity

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

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Base Chemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Typical
Appearance
Colorless after melting
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
nC 14-OH Contentmin. 95wt. %600-12
Refractive Index (nD60)1.4321DIN 51423
Density at 60°C0.807 - 0.811g/mlDIN 51757
Viscosity at 60°Capprox. 6.4mPa.s600-25
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Colormax. 10APHA
Acid Numbermax. 0.03mg KOH/g600-31
Iodine Valuemax. 0.1mg I/100mg600-39
Flash Pointapprox. 145°CDIN 51758
Ester Valuemax. 0.2mg KOH/g600-33
Hydroxyl Value256 - 262mg KOH/g600-30
Molecular weight212 - 219g/mol600-19
Boiling Range275 - 290°C600-21
Solidification Pointapprox. 36 - 38°CDIN 53175

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • USA

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • No special protective measures against fire required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Further information on storage conditions

  • Protect from frost, heat and sunlight.

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 11: Combustible Solids

Other data

  • Stable at normal ambient temperature and pressure.