Docosanol, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 661-19-8; Behenyl alcohol; 1-Docosanol; Behenic alcohol; Cachalot BE-22; Docosyl alcohol; Emery 3304; Loxiol VPG 1451; Docosan-1-ol

MDL: MFCD00002939
CAS Number: 661-19-8
Compound CID: 12620

Product Size

500 mg; 1 g; 2 g; 5 g

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Docosanol, insoluble in DMSO and water and soluble in ethanol, is an antiviral agent for reducing the duration of cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. The molecular weight of the compound is 326.6, and its molecular formula is C₂₂H₄₆O.

Molecular Weight

326.6

Molecular Formula

C₂₂H₄₆O

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: insoluble; Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 4 mg/mL (12.24 mM)

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

Docosanol plays a key role in preventing the entry of the virus and thereby limiting infection spread.