1-Triacontanol

Agent Name
1-Triacontanol
Alternative Name
Myricyl alcohol
CAS Number
593-50-0
Formula
C30-H62-O
Major Category
Other Classes
1-Triacontanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Myricyl alcohol; Melissyl alcohol; Triacontanol-1; Triacontyl alcohol; n-Triacontanol; [ChemIDplus] 1-Hydroxytriacontane; [Merck Index]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Slightly beige powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
The palmitate is found in plant waxes and beeswax; Used as a plant growth regulator; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Restricted
Formerly registered in the US for use as a plant growth regulator; [NPIRS]
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