Description

Heptadecan-1-Ol is a high-purity, long-chain primary fatty alcohol with the CAS registry number 52783-44-5. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable intermediate in the synthesis of surfactants, lubricants, and specialty esters. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop products with specific hydrophobic properties and chain length characteristics.

Application

• Surfactant & Emulsifier Synthesis: A key hydrophobic intermediate for producing non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers used in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluid Additives: Used in the manufacture of synthetic esters that provide excellent lubricity, thermal stability, and low volatility in high-performance lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emollient and thickening agent in creams, lotions, and cosmetic products, contributing to texture and skin feel.
• Polymer & Plasticizer Production: Employed as a comonomer or modifier to alter the flexibility, hydrophobicity, and processing characteristics of polymers and plasticizers.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Utilized in the synthesis of adjuvants and carriers for pesticides and herbicides to improve adhesion and spreading on plant surfaces.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for musk-like fragrance compounds and as a fixative in perfume formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptadecan-1-Ol
CAS No.	52783-44-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₆O
Molecular Weight	256.47 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Heptadecanol; n-Heptadecanol; Heptadecyl alcohol; n-Heptadecyl alcohol; C17 Alcohol; C17 Linear Alcohol; Fatty Alcohol C17; NSC 9246
EINECS	258-161-5

Quality Control

Our Heptadecan-1-Ol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and conformance are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	53 - 55 °C
Acid Value	≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I₂/100g
Hydroxyl Value	210 - 220 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.