1,28-Octacosanediol

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  • Identifiers

    CAS number
    5848-11-3

    Molecular formula
    C28H58O2

    SMILES
    C(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCO)CCCCCCCCCCCCCO

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  • Odor profile

    Fragrance
    Waxy 73.12%
    Fatty 49.68%
    Oily 43.84%
    Odorless 32.52%
    Clean 24.06%
    Sweet 21.26%
    Woody 19.34%
    Fishy 18.97%
    Amber 18.41%
    Orris 18.25%

     

    Flavor
    Waxy 65.16%
    Fatty 40.35%
    Mild 38.28%
    Fat 30.51%
    Soapy 30.46%
    Wax 30.32%
    Alkane 29.77%
    Flower 28.81%
    Oily 27.32%
    Bland 27.01%

     

    Odor impact est.
    Low

  • Properties

    XLogP3-AA
    12.2

    pKa est.
    9.54 (weak base)

    Molecular weight
    426.8 g/mol

    Vapor pressure est.

    • hPa @ 20°C
    • hPa @ 25°C

    Evaporation rate
    Ultra slow

    Boiling point est.
    525°C

    Melting point expt.

    • 112.2 - 112.3 °C

    Flash point

    • 262.22 ˚C est.

  • Synonyms

    • 1,28-Octacosanediol
    • octacosane-1,28-diol
    • 5848-11-3
    • RefChem:72166
    • SCHEMBL3028793
    • SCHEMBL8625706
    • LMFA05000582
    • 5848-11-3

  • Applications

    1,28-Octacosanediol (CAS 5848-11-3) is a long-chain diol frequently used as a reactive polyol in polymer synthesis, serving as a chain extender or diol component in polyester and polyurethane formulations to impart flexible soft segments and moisture resistance. In coatings and inks, it can function as a reactive diluent or crosslinking polyol to improve adhesion and film performance. In cosmetics and personal care, its lipophilic, high-molecular-weight nature supports use as an emollient and texture enhancer in creams and lotions. It also acts as a lubricant or lubricant additive in industrial formulations, where the long hydrocarbon chain contributes lubricity and helps create waxy or slick formulations. Additionally, it appears in specialty adhesives as a diol-based extender or crosslinking component to modify cure behavior and performance. These applications are typical for long-chain diol building blocks, with actual use depending on formulation requirements and regulatory constraints.

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  • Solubility @25˚C

    Solvent Solubility (g/L)
    ethanol 0.53
    methanol 0.84
    isopropanol 0.49
    water 0.02
    ethyl acetate 4.56
    n-propanol 0.86
    acetone 2.53
    n-butanol 1.1
    acetonitrile 0.69
    DMF 7.56
    toluene 2.38
    isobutanol 0.95
    1,4-dioxane 8.68
    methyl acetate 3.25
    THF 33.02
    2-butanone 4.57
    n-pentanol 1.39
    sec-butanol 1.12
    n-hexane 1.18
    ethylene glycol 0.14
    NMP 45.45
    cyclohexane 5.63
    DMSO 17.05
    n-butyl acetate 11.34
    n-octanol 4.48
    chloroform 28.36
    n-propyl acetate 9.78
    acetic acid 2.97
    dichloromethane 22.97
    cyclohexanone 25.01
    propylene glycol 0.4
    isopropyl acetate 6.69
    DMAc 24.26
    2-ethoxyethanol 4.38
    isopentanol 1.78
    n-heptane 2.99
    ethyl formate 2.91
    1,2-dichloroethane 12.38
    n-hexanol 1.77
    2-methoxyethanol 3.75
    isobutyl acetate 7.97
    tetrachloromethane 9.34
    n-pentyl acetate 21.9
    transcutol 52.55
    n-heptanol 3.76
    ethylbenzene 2.97
    MIBK 6.9
    2-propoxyethanol 5.85
    tert-butanol 1.78
    MTBE 4.87
    2-butoxyethanol 12.29
    propionic acid 2.63
    o-xylene 3.64
    formic acid 0.92
    diethyl ether 2.34
    m-xylene 2.71
    p-xylene 4.25
    chlorobenzene 5.29
    dimethyl carbonate 3.02
    n-octane 1.58
    formamide 1.56
    cyclopentanone 27.45
    2-pentanone 4.8
    anisole 6.3
    cyclopentyl methyl ether 17.94
    gamma-butyrolactone 29.43
    1-methoxy-2-propanol 4.68
    pyridine 7.82
    3-pentanone 5.96
    furfural 23.12
    n-dodecane 0.78
    diethylene glycol 2.32
    diisopropyl ether 2.99
    tert-amyl alcohol 3.22
    acetylacetone 10.53
    n-hexadecane 0.93
    acetophenone 11.0
    methyl propionate 4.98
    isopentyl acetate 14.82
    trichloroethylene 27.88
    n-nonanol 5.42
    cyclohexanol 4.53
    benzyl alcohol 2.99
    2-ethylhexanol 4.13
    isooctanol 5.21
    dipropyl ether 11.62
    1,2-dichlorobenzene 10.56
    ethyl lactate 6.43
    propylene carbonate 21.07
    n-methylformamide 2.3
    2-pentanol 1.23
    n-pentane 0.63
    1-propoxy-2-propanol 9.46
    1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate 16.21
    2-(2-methoxypropoxy) propanol 18.38
    mesitylene 3.16
    ε-caprolactone 27.7
    p-cymene 5.6
    epichlorohydrin 23.6
    1,1,1-trichloroethane 18.94
    2-aminoethanol 0.53
    morpholine-4-carbaldehyde 24.52
    sulfolane 86.3
    2,2,4-trimethylpentane 1.65
    2-methyltetrahydrofuran 19.03
    n-hexyl acetate 18.87
    isooctane 0.84
    2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol 19.97
    sec-butyl acetate 9.69
    tert-butyl acetate 16.56
    decalin 3.3
    glycerin 1.34
    diglyme 55.88
    acrylic acid 2.25
    isopropyl myristate 8.46
    n-butyric acid 5.83
    acetyl acetate 5.89
    di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 7.42
    ethyl propionate 9.46
    nitromethane 6.39
    1,2-diethoxyethane 19.0
    benzonitrile 4.02
    trioctyl phosphate 5.67
    1-bromopropane 6.57
    gamma-valerolactone 40.62
    n-decanol 3.33
    triethyl phosphate 18.34
    4-methyl-2-pentanol 1.81
    propionitrile 1.23
    vinylene carbonate 14.28
    1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane 27.01
    DMS 10.15
    cumene 3.35
    2-octanol 4.13
    2-hexanone 7.84
    octyl acetate 8.84
    limonene 9.57
    1,2-dimethoxyethane 16.51
    ethyl orthosilicate 18.99
    tributyl phosphate 8.42
    diacetone alcohol 13.77
    N,N-dimethylaniline 7.62
    acrylonitrile 1.4
    aniline 2.53
    1,3-propanediol 1.06
    bromobenzene 7.01
    dibromomethane 14.68
    1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 35.98
    2-methyl-cyclohexyl acetate 20.84
    tetrabutyl urea 13.26
    diisobutyl methanol 5.27
    2-phenylethanol 3.77
    styrene 2.79
    dioctyl adipate 16.28
    dimethyl sulfate 12.98
    ethyl butyrate 18.21
    methyl lactate 4.07
    butyl lactate 17.02
    diethyl carbonate 11.34
    propanediol butyl ether 9.51
    triethyl orthoformate 24.86
    p-tert-butyltoluene 5.77
    methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate 26.68
    morpholine 11.07
    tert-butylamine 1.55
    n-dodecanol 2.34
    dimethoxymethane 5.78
    ethylene carbonate 12.47
    cyrene 20.24
    2-ethoxyethyl acetate 22.76
    2-ethylhexyl acetate 14.65
    1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 14.38
    4-methylpyridine 6.29
    dibutyl ether 14.34
    2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanol 5.27
    DEF 10.69
    dimethyl isosorbide 51.48
    tetrachloroethylene 22.41
    eugenol 18.19
    triacetin 30.6
    span 80 15.14
    1,4-butanediol 0.59
    1,1-dichloroethane 7.54
    2-methyl-1-pentanol 2.42
    methyl formate 2.11
    2-methyl-1-butanol 1.77
    n-decane 2.0
    butyronitrile 1.63
    3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol 6.07
    1-chlorooctane 6.81
    1-chlorotetradecane 2.07
    n-nonane 1.93
    undecane 1.15
    tert-butylcyclohexane 2.58
    cyclooctane 2.24
    cyclopentanol 4.73
    tetrahydropyran 12.26
    tert-amyl methyl ether 7.71
    2,5,8-trioxanonane 34.68
    1-hexene 1.96
    2-isopropoxyethanol 4.39
    2,2,2-trifluoroethanol 2.75
    methyl butyrate 13.39

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IFRA standard 51

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Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%)
Category 1
Products applied to the lips
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Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
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Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
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Products with significant anogenital exposure
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Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
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Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
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Category 5A
Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10A
Household care products with mostly hand contact
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Category 5B
Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10B
Household care products with mostly hand contact, including aerosol/spray products (with potential leave-on skin contact)
 No restriction
Category 5C
Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
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Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
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Category 5D
Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
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Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
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Category 6
Products with oral and lip exposure
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Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
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