SASOL's NACOL alcohols are single fractions of linear, primary alcohols with even-numbered carbon chain lenghts (C6-C22), NACOL 22 is a waxy, Colorless solid.

Chemical Name: Docosan-1-ol

CAS Number: 661-19-8

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Labeling Claims: High Purity

Synonyms: 1-Docosanol, Abreva, Behenic Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Docosanol, Docosyl Alcohol, N-Docosanol, Tadenan

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CAS No.
661-19-8
EC No.
211-546-6

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Base Chemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Typical
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (nD80)1.436DIN 51423
Iodine Valuemax. 0.5mg I/100mg600-39
Acid Numbermax. 0.1mgKOH/g600-31
nC 22 OHmin. 98.5wt. %600-12
Water Contentmax. 0.1wt. %DIN 51777
Colormax. 30EN ISO 6271
Ester Valuemax. 0.2mgKOH/g600-33
Density (at 80°C)0.805 - 0.809g/mlDIN 51757
Solidification Pointapprox. 68-71°CDIN 53175
Melting Point69-73°C600-22c
Flash Pointapprox. 227°CISO 2592
Viscosity (at 80°C)approx. 7.5mPa.s600-25
Molecular Weightapprox. 326g/mol600-19
Hydroxyl Value168 - 174mgKOH/g600-30

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

NACOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol NACOL 22-98 NACOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature

NACOL alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol NACOL 22-98 NACOL alcohol density vs temperature

Packaging & Availability

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

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

77 - 88 °C (170 - 190 °F)