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1,2-Hexadecanediol
Cat. No.:
OB0626WX-3737
Appearance:
Solid
Purity:
≥98%
Identity:
Confirmed by NMR and GC.
Size:
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Product Overview
Description:
1,2-Hexadecanediol is a vicinal, hydroxyl-substituted long-chain alkane utilized as a specialized co-reactant and reducing agent in the bottom-up synthesis of monodisperse metallic or magnetic nanocrystals. Beyond its role in controlling core size and magnetic anisotropy during nanoparticle nucleation, this amphiphilic compound also serves as a high-performance conditioning agent to modulate surface barrier properties and texture in cosmetic lipid formulations.
Synonyms:
Cetyl glycol; Hexadecane-1,2-diol; 1,2-Dihydroxyhexadecane; 1,2-palmityl diol; 1,2-hexadecyl diol; hexadecan-1,2-diol; 2-HYDROXYCETYL ALCOHOL; (+/-)-CETYL GLYCOL; 6920-24-7
CAS No.:
6920-24-7
Compound CID:
98037
Formula:
C16H34O2
Formula Weight:
258.4
Specification
Solubility in Ethanol:
0.1-1 mg/mL
Storage:
Storage at -20°C.
Applications:
1,2-Hexadecanediol is used in lipid formulation research and chemical biology studies as a lipid-associated building block for investigating molecular interactions, lipid assembly behavior, and material properties. It supports characterization of lipid-based systems and evaluation of how lipid components influence formulation characteristics.
