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Lignoceryl alcohol (CAS 506-51-4)

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Alternate Names:
1-Tetracosanol
CAS Number:
506-51-4
Molecular Weight:
354.65
Molecular Formula:
C24H50O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Lignoceryl alcohol is a white, odorless, waxy solid that doesn′t dissolve in water but mixes well with organic solvents. This substance naturally occurs in various waxes like beeswax, spermaceti, and lanolin. It can be used as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and surfactant. Additionally, as a fatty acid, Lignoceryl alcohol exhibits antimicrobial properties and has demonstrated effectiveness in inhibiting bacterial growth, including strains like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, in vitro.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Lignoceryl alcohol, 25 mg

sc-215246
25 mg
$47.00

Lignoceryl alcohol, 100 mg

sc-215246A
100 mg
$147.00