1-Pentadecanol Chemical Properties

Melting point:

41-44 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

269-271 °C

Density 

0.8364 g/cm3 (22.4℃)

refractive index 

1.4507 (589.3 nm 0℃)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

solubility 

Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly)

pka

15.20±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Off-White

Odor

Very faint, bland-waxy and discretely floral odor of excellent tenacity

Water Solubility 

Insoluble in water.

BRN 

1700695

InChIKey

REIUXOLGHVXAEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

LogP

6.443 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

629-76-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

1-Pentadecanol (629-76-5)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

24/25

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29051900

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1-Pentadecanol Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

white solid

Uses

1-Pentadecanol is a fatty alcohol found in myrrh and frankincense essential oils.

Uses

1-Pentadecanol may be employed as starting reagent for the asymmetric synthesis of jaspine B[1].

Preparation

via Myristic acid and the Cyanide (Pentadecanoic nitrile) to the Pentadecanoic acid via Ethylester and reduction to the title alcohol.

Definition

ChEBI: A long-chain fatty alcohol that is pentadecane in which one of the terminal methyl hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group

General Description

Colorless liquid with a faint odor of alcohol. Floats on water.

Reactivity Profile

1-PENTADECANOL is an alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Health Hazard

Low toxicity. Excessive exposure produces some central nervous system depression. Prolonged contact produces skin irritation.

References

[1] K. Venkatesan, K.V. Srinivasan. “A novel stereoselective synthesis of pachastrissamine (jaspine B) starting from 1-pentadecanol.” Tetrahedron, asymmetry 19 2 (2008): Pages 209-215.

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