Arachidyl_alcohol

Arachidyl alcohol

Arachidyl alcohol

Chemical compound


Arachidyl alcohol, also 1-icosanol, is a waxy substance used as an emollient in cosmetics. It is a straight-chain fatty alcohol with 20 carbon atoms, typically obtained via the hydrogenation of arachidic acid or arachidonic acid, both of which are present in peanut oil. Its name is derived from that of the peanut plant (Latin: arachis).

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  1. "1-Eicosanol". The PubChem Project. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information.

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