661-19-8

661-19-8 structure

Name: 1-Docosanol
Chemical Name: 1-Docosanol
CAS Number: 661-19-8
Molecular Formula: C₂₂H₄₆O
Molecular Weight: 326.600
Catalog: Chemical reagent Organic reagent Fatty alcohol
Create Date: 2018-07-20 16:38:54
Modify Date: 2025-08-20 18:09:50
1-Docosanol is a saturated fatty alcohol used traditionally as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics, and nutritional supplement; inhibitor of lipid-enveloped viruses including herpes simplex.

Name	1-Docosanol
Synonyms	Emery 3304 MFCD00002939 Docosanol ALCOHOL C22 tadenan lidavol IK 2 (alcohol) n-docosanol behenic alcohol Docosanol (Abreua) behenyl alcohol ik2 docosanyl alcohol docosan-1-ol Abreva Lidakol 1-Docosanol EINECS 211-546-6 JARCOL 22

Description	1-Docosanol is a saturated fatty alcohol used traditionally as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics, and nutritional supplement; inhibitor of lipid-enveloped viruses including herpes simplex.
Related Catalog	Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> HSV Research Areas >> Infection
References	[1]. Katz DH, et al. Antiviral activity of 1-docosanol, an inhibitor of lipid-enveloped viruses including herpes simplex. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1991 Dec 1;88(23):10825-9. [2]. Sacks SL, et al. Clinical efficacy of topical docosanol 10% cream for herpes simplex labialis: A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Aug;45(2):222-30.

Density	0.8±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	375.9±5.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	65-72 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₄₆O
Molecular Weight	326.600
Flash Point	142.5±5.2 °C
Exact Mass	326.354858
PSA	20.23000
LogP	10.44
Vapour Pressure	0.0±1.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.455
Storage condition	2-8°C
Stability	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility	Insoluble

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: DRFUD4 Drugs of the Future. (J.R. Prous, S.A., Apartado de Correos 540, 08080 Barcelona, Spain) V.1- 1975/76- Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,879,1992

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: DRFUD4 Drugs of the Future. (J.R. Prous, S.A., Apartado de Correos 540, 08080 Barcelona, Spain) V.1- 1975/76- Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,879,1992

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: DRFUD4 Drugs of the Future. (J.R. Prous, S.A., Apartado de Correos 540, 08080 Barcelona, Spain) V.1- 1975/76- Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,879,1992 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - T2018 No. of Facilities: 151 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 2 No. of Employees: 1358 (estimated)

Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes	Xi
Safety Phrases	S24/25
RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	-
RTECS	JR1315000
HS Code	29051900

HS Code	29051900