Description / Application
Docosan-1-ol is a long-chain primary fatty alcohol that is docosane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1. It is a non-prescription medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time of cold sores. It has a role as an antiviral drug and a plant metabolite. It is a docosanol and a long-chain primary fatty alcohol.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Behenyl alcohol;Behenic alcohol |
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| Molecular Formula | C22H46O |
| Molecular Weight | 326.6 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002939 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | None |
| Precautionary Statements | Notavailable |