Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 36653-82-4, with the molecular formula C₁₆H₃₄O, and a molar mass of 242.44 g/mol.

The molecule contains 51 atoms connected by 50 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is hexadecan-1-ol. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 7.3 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 20.2 Ų, 1 donors and 1 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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