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BEHENYL ALCOHOL

CAS Number: 661-19-8
EC Number : 211-546-6

Behenyl alcohol = 1-Docosanol = Behenic alcohoL

Behenyl alcohol is a synthetic or plant-derived thickening agent and emulsifier used in cosmetics.
It’s considered a fatty alcohol not related to drying forms of alcohol.

A fatty alcohol (the non-drying type with a long oil loving chain of 22 carbon atoms) that is used to increase the viscosity of the formula and it also helps the oily and the watery parts to stay nicely mixed together (called emulsion stabilizing).

BEHENYL ALCOHOL is classified as :
Binding
Emollient
Emulsion stabilising
Viscosity controlling
CAS Number   661-19-8
EINECS/ELINCS No:   211-546-6
COSING REF No:   74589
Chem/IUPAC Name:   Docosan-1-ol

What Is It?
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol and Behenyl Alcohol are white, waxy solids.
Isostearyl Alcohol is a clear liquid.
Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol are the two major components of Cetearyl Alcohol.
These ingredients are all fatty alcohols and that are widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, especially in skin lotions and creams.

Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Cetearyl Alcohol and the other fatty alcohols keep an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components.
These ingredients are also used to alter the thickness of liquid products and to increase foaming capacity or to stabilize foams.

Scientific Facts:
Cetearyl, Cetyl, Myristyl and Behenyl Alcohols are straight-chain alcohols.
Isostearyl Alcohol is a branched chain alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a mixture of mostly of Cetyl and Stearyl Alcohols, which are fatty alcohols that occur naturally in small quantities in plants and animals.

Myristyl Alcohol is a 14 carbon chain.
Cetyl Alcohol has 16 carbons, while Stearyl and Isostearyl Alcohols have 18 carbons.
Behenyl Alcohol is the largest fatty alcohol in this group with 22 carbons.

What Is Behenyl Alcohol?
Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol used in skincare and cosmetic products to help soften the skin and improve the texture and consistency of the formulation.
Behenyl alcohol main four uses are as an opacifying ingredient, thickener, emollient, and emulsifier.

Behenyl alcohol, also known as docosanol, is saturated fatty alcohol with 22 carbons.
Fatty alcohols are a group of ingredients that are often misunderstood, mostly due to their name.
Despite having alcohol in their name, fatty alcohols actually help to effectively condition and soften the skin and hair.

Fatty alcohols have a high molecular weight, straight-chain primary alcohols derived from natural fats and oils.
Behenyl alcohol is derived from vegetable sources such as corn, but it can also be synthetically produced.

Behenyl alcohol is primarily used in face moisturizers and body lotions, but can also be found in deodorant, lipstick, foundation, and hair care products.

Is Behenyl Alcohol Good For Skin?
In cosmetic and skincare formulations, behenyl alcohol functions as an opacifying ingredient, thickener, emollient, and emulsifier.

Texture
The texture, appearance, and feel of a product can have a big impact on how pleasant the product is to use.
Elements such as opacity and thickness are an important part of the formulating process. For the most part, these elements are purely sensory.
However, the thickness of a product can have a mild impact on how evenly key ingredients are spread across the skin.

As an opacifying agent and a thickener, behenyl alcohol can be added to clear or transparent cosmetic formulations to render them more resistant to visible light.
Behenyl alcohol results in a creamy-looking formulation, think your facial moisturizer with that rich- light texture and color.

Behenyl alcohol’s thickening property allows products to achieve a more desirable, spreadable texture.
Behenyl alcohol, manufacturers will add behenyl alcohol to formulations to create a thick, smooth, and creamy product.

Emmolient
Behenyl alcohol is used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations because of its ability to soften and soothe the skin.

After topical application, behenyl alcohol forms a protective layer on the skin that helps to prevent moisture loss.
Behenyl alcohol helps to trap moisture in the skin, improving the hydrated appearance of the skin.
Plus, behenyl alcohol does not leave a greasy feel after application as other emollients can.

Similarly, behenyl alcohol functions as an emollient in hair care products, working to increase the hair’s moisture content and improve manageability.
Behenyl alcohol can also provide slip to hair conditioners which allows you to detangle your hair better.

Emulsifier
Another function of behenyl alcohol is as an emulsifier.
Emulsifiers are necessary for products that contain both water and oil components.

Behenyl alcohol is because when oil and water-based ingredients are mixed together they often experience separating or splitting.
Behenyl alcohol can change the texture and efficacy of your product.
To avoid this issue, emulsifiers are added.
An emulsifier like behenyl alcohol can be added to help ensure the two-ingredient types remain mixed.
Behenyl alcohol improves the consistency of a product, which enables an even distribution of topical skincare benefits.

As an emulsifier, behenyl alcohol consists of a water-loving hydrophilic head and an oil-loving hydrophobic tail.
The hydrophilic head is directed to the water-based ingredients and the hydrophobic tail to the oil-based ingredients.
Behenyl alcohol reduces the surface tension by positioning itself at the oil/water or air/water interface, which has a stabilizing effect on the emulsion.

Is Behenyl Alcohol Vegan?
Behenyl alcohol is a vegan ingredient.
Behenyl alcohol is derived from vegetable sources, such as vegetable oils.

If you are looking for a vegan product it is always best to check with the brand to ensure that the rest of the ingredients in the formulation are vegan and that the brand is cruelty-free.

Does Behenyl Alcohol Irritate Or Dry Out Your Skin?
Due to its name, behenyl alcohol is often misunderstood.
Behenyl alcohol is often lumped in with alcohol-based ingredients such as alcohol denat or ethanol which can be drying or irritating to some skin types.

However behenyl alcohol is actually a fatty alcohol which is a different class of ingredient altogether.
In fact, fatty alcohols, unlike traditional alcohol in skincare, are actually known to effectively condition and soften the skin and hair.

Is Behenyl Alcohol Safe?
Behenyl alcohol safety of behenyl alcohol has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel.
Behenyl alcohol CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that behenyl alcohol is safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products.

In 2005, the Expert Panel considered available new data on behenyl alcohol and the other fatty alcohols and reaffirmed the above conclusion.

The data for the five commonly used fatty alcohols included in the report revealed no significant toxicity.

Cosmetic formulations containing these fatty alcohols were not dermal irritants or sensitizers.

What Are The Other Uses of Behenyl Alcohol?
In addition to use in the cosmetic industry, behenyl alcohol is available as a nutritional supplement and a pharmaceutical antiviral agent.
Behenyl alcohol the OTC cold sore medication Abreva, docosanol has been shown to reduce the duration of cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Origin (s): Vegetable, Synthetic
Other languages: Alcohol behenílico, Alcol Behenyl, Behenylalkohol
INCI name: BEHENYL ALCOHOL
N ° EINECS / ELINCS: 211-546-6
Classification: Fatty alcohol
Bio compatible (COSMOS standard)

Behenyl alcohol or Docosanol is a fatty alcohol.
Behenyl alcohol is used in cosmetics as an emulsifier to allow the oily parts to remain well mixed with other liquids.
Behenyl alcohol is also used as a thickener, to increase the foaming capacity of a product or to improve the stability of a foam.
Behenyl alcohol makes the skin soft and its touch remains non-greasy after application.
Behenyl alcohol is authorized organically.
Behenyl alcohol medicines, docosanol is used as an antiviral against herpes.

Behenyl Alcohol is a natural, vegetable source long chain fatty alcohol used to regulate viscosity in formulations.
Behenyl alcohol functions as a thickener and stabilizer and may be used as a co-emulsifier.
Behenyl alcohol may be used in anhydrous formulations such as ointments, body butters and scrubs.

This product is produced from vegetable sources and is derived from non-genetically modified plants.
Behenyl alcohol is GMO-free (not containing genetically modified DNA).
Production is by chemical reaction typical of the industrial process of fatty alcohol production. br>

An emulsifier that also keeps the oil and liquid parts of a solution from separating.
Behenyl alcohol other functions include altering the thickness of a liquid, increasing foaming capacity, and stabilizing foams. When applied to the skin, it gives it a smooth feel and helps prevent moisture loss.
Many products incorporate this ingredient because of its unique sensory properties and non-greasy feel after application.
Behenyl alcohol mainly used in face/body lotions and creams, but can also be found in deodorant, lipstick and foundation.

Behenyl alcohol is a saturated fatty alcohol of vegetable origin, used to regulate viscosity in formulations.
Behenyl alcohol acts as a thickener and stabilizer and can be used as a co-emulsifier.
Behenyl alcohol can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions and anhydrous formulations such as ointments, body butters and peelings.
Behenyl Alcohol produces elegant emulsions and gives the skin a soft, velvety feel.

Behenyl Alcohol or n-docosanol (CAS No. 661-l 9-8) is a 22-carbon aliphatic alcohol.
Behenyl alcohol is a colorless, waxy solid that is soluble in ethanol and chloroform and insoluble in water.

Technical grade Behenyl Alcohol contains 99% Behenyl Alcohol.
Published data concerning impurities within Behenyl Alcohol mixtures have not been identified.

Categories: Emollients, Thickeners, Emulsions
Behenyl Alcohol Skincare Benefits:
Product Stabilizer

Behenyl alcohol, also known as docosanol, is a large fatty straight-chain alcohol.
In cosmetic and skin care formulations, it is used as an opacifying ingredient, thickener, and emulsifier.
As an opacifying agent, behenyl alcohol is used to reduce the clear or transparent appearance of cosmetic products.
Behenyl alcohol thickening property allows products to achieve a more desirable, spreadable texture.
Behenyl alcohol also works as an emulsifier to prevent the oil and water phases of a product from separating.
Behenyl alcohol works to improve the consistency of a product, which enables an even distribution of topical skincare benefits.

Behenyl alcohol is a saturated fatty acid naturally derived from vegetable sources such as corn.
Behenyl alcohol has 22 carbons and is also known as Docosanol (the key ingredient in formulations for herpes).

Behenyl has a very special thickening property to allow the final product to have a more desirable and spreadable texture.
Whilst opacity and thickness can be seen as a matter of persona preference, Behenyl alcohol enhances the spreadability of the final product and thus the effectiveness of the final cosmetic formulations

Behenyl alcohol is primarily used as an emulsifier, emollient, thickener and opacifying ingredient and is found mainly in face moisturisers and body lotions, Behenyl alcohol can however also be used in deodorant, lipstick, foundation and hair care products.

Behenyl alcohol has a very high antimicrobial activity, hence its use in herpes formulations.

In 2000 Docosanol was approved by the Food and Drug administration (FDA) in the the US as a pharmaceutical antiviral agent for reducing the duration of cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus in some brands of OTC medication.

As a cosmetics company, we sell Behenyl alcohol for its cosmetic application and any use in a medical context would have to go through the appropriate regulatory mechanism as per your countries law.

Behenyl alcohol (Docosanol) has high antimicrobial activity and is used in cosmetics to aid skin feel and hydration hydration, manage hair manageability, as an effective co-emulsifier, texture adjustment and improved spreadability of your cosmetic formulation.

An excellent inclusion in any formulation

Behenyl alcohol is an opacifying ingredient which gives excellent spreadability to cosmetic products as well as being an emulsifier and antimicrobal

Description   : Contains 65% behenyl alcohol; very safe; mild for skin; viscosity does not change much with temperature and thus forms a stable emulsion
Chemical Class:   Higher Alcohols
CAS Number:   661-19-8
EINECS   : 211-546-6
Appearance:   White granule

Behenyl alcohol is a plant-based emulsifier and thickening agent.
Behenyl alcohol is considered a fatty alcohol which is by far the best type of alcohol for skin care and cosmetics.
This is because it acts as both an emulsifier and emollient, but more on that below.

As an emulsifier, behenyl alcohol, holds the water and oils together in cosmetics.
Behenyl alcohol is typically made from the fats in vegetable oils.

However, the greatest thing about fatty alcohols is they aren't drying or irritating on your skin, as some other alcohols might be. Instead, because of the "fatty" part of the molecule, they also act as an emollient.
Behenyl alcohol means that they protect your skin and keep the moisture in your skin.

Behenyl alcohol is actually a really common ingredient, and unfortunately can be made synthetically as well.
Behenyl alcohol is important to look out for natural behenyl alcohol in your products, but all in all, this is one of the best fatty alcohols and is healthy for your skin.

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Docosanol is a saturated 22-carbon aliphatic alcohol with antiviral activity.
Docosanol has a distinct mechanism of action and inhibits fusion between the plasma membrane and the herpes simplex virus envelope, thereby preventing viral entry into cells and subsequent viral activity and replication.
Docosanol is used topically in the treatment of recurrent herpes simplex labialis episodes and relieves associated pain and may help heal sores faster.

Synonyms:
1-Docosanol,
Behenyl alcohol,
Docosanol,
Behenic alcohoL

Linear Formula:CH3(CH2)21OH
CAS Number:661-19-8
Molecular Weight:326.60
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:1770470
EC Number:211-546-6
MDL number:MFCD00002939
PubChem Substance ID:24850264
NACRES:NA.22

General description
1-Docosanol inhibits replication of certain viruses (herpes simplex virus and respiratory syncytial virus) within primary target cells in vitro.
It has been isolated from Clematis brevicaudata.

Application
1-Docosanol was used in the synthesis of series of amphiphilic dendrimers with hydrophilic aliphatic polyether-type dendritic core and hydrophobic docosyl peripheries.

Packaging
50 g in poly bottle

HSN Code : 29051990
IMDG Identification : Not Regulated for Transport (Non-Haz)
Molecular Formula : C22H46O
Molecular Weight : 326.61
Storage : 2 to 8ºC (Refrigerate)
Shelf Life : 60 Months

Behenyl alcohol is a saturated 22-carbon, long-chain aliphatic alcohol, which has potential for use in foods as an oil-structuring and -solidifying agent in fats. Previously completed studies with behenyl alcohol indicated an absence of mutagenic or genotoxic potential.
In addition, subchronic toxicity studies in rats and dogs reported no adverse effects following gross and histopathological examinations.
Compound-related effects were limited to the observation of pale feces in dogs treated with high doses of behenyl alcohol, and were attributable to unabsorbed behenyl alcohol.
Behenyl alcohol reproductive effects of behenyl alcohol were investigated in a fertility and reproduction study, and an embryonic development study in rats and rabbits, respectively.
No evidence of maternal or fetal toxicity was observed in either study. Behenyl alcohol demonstrated no effects on the fertility or reproduction of rats dosed up to 1000 mg/kg body weight.
Similarly, behenyl alcohol had no reproductive effects on rabbits treated with doses up to 2000 mg/kg body weight.
The observation of pale feces was the only compound-related effect reported, limited to rabbits treated with 2000 mg behenyl alcohol/kg body weight.
Based on these findings, there is no evidence to suggest that behenyl alcohol is teratogenic or embryotoxic.

What is Behenyl alcohol?
Behenyl alcohol, also known as docosanol, is a colorless, waxy solid.
Behenyl alcohol usually found naturally from vegetables, in their long-chain fatty acid mixture.

Use & Benefits:
Behenyl alcohol has one characteristic of making a layer over water to minimize evaporation.
Behenyl alcohol is particularly useful in hot weather. Same way it does not let moisture evaporate from skin or hair’s surface, thus act as emollient.
Behenyl alcohol is similar to other members of the behenic group a good emulsion stabilizer.
Behenyl alcohol is used as viscosity increasing agent.
Behenyl alcohol is used in formulations such as ointments, scrubs, and body butter.

CAS: 661-19-8
Molecular Formula: C22H46O
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 326.609
InChI Key: NOPFSRXAKWQILS-UHFFFAOYSA-NShow More
Synonym:
1-docosanol,
behenyl alcohol,
docosanol,
behenic alcohol,
docosyl alcohol,
n-docosanol,
abreva,
tadenan,
lidavol,
lanette 22Show More
PubChem CID
12620
ChEBI
CHEBI:31000
IUPAC Name
docosan-1-ol

Behenyl alcohol (CAS: 661-19-8), often referred to as docosanol, is a saturated fatty alcohol used to thicken and stabilise formulations.
Behenyl alcohol is categorised on the basis of purity level.
Behenyl alcohol with the purity level of 70% is most commonly used.
However, behenyl alcohol with purity over 80% is very rarely used.
Behenyl alcohol accounted for a mere 1.4% share of the overall fatty alcohols market, and 14% share of the overall C16+ fatty alcohols market in 2014.

Behenyl alcohol Persistence Market Research (PMR) report examines the 'Behenyl Alcohol Market for the period 2015 - 2021'.
Behenyl alcohol primary objective of the report is to offer updates and information related to market opportunities in the global behenyl alcohol market.

Behenyl alcohol report analyses the global behenyl alcohol market in terms of market value (US$ Mn) and market volume (metric tons), by end-use segment, region and application; and provides information regarding market dynamics, value chain, competitive landscape, drivers, current trends, market estimations, restraints from supply, demand perspective. and forecast.

Increasing usage of behenyl alcohol in organic cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industry is expected to boost its demand during the forecast period.
Europe is the leading producer of rapeseed globally.
In terms of volume, the region accounts for more than 35% of global rapeseed production.
Major companies based in Europe procure raw materials at comparatively lower price than their competitors from North America and Asia Pacific.
Also, the region is home to more than 400+ big and small scale cosmetic manufacturers.
Increasing consumption of cosmetics product, especially anti-aging products, is expected to boost demand for behenyl alcohol in Europe.
Though market seems optimistic for behenyl alcohol, oversupply of fatty alcohol is seen as a major challenge for the behenyl alcohol market currently.

Additionally, availability of low cost labour and raw materials, and consumer preferences for organic cosmetics are expected to boost overall demand for behenyl alcohol in Asia Pacific.
Though behenyl alcohol is gaining traction among the cosmetic manufacturers, its relatively high price compared to other long chain fatty alcohols is proving to be a major hindrance to its overall market growth and consumption.
Behenyl alcohol product is normally used in blended form with other long chain fatty alcohols such as cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.
In Latin America, the increase in behenyl alcohol volume production is attributed to growing market size of organic cosmetics in Brazil.
Brazil is one of the largest importers of behenyl alcohol from suppliers in Europe and Asia Pacific.
Emollients, emulsifiers and thickeners are the key applications wherein behenyl alcohol is used.

Globally, Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market throughout the forecast period and is projected to witness a 1.4X increase in its volume production by the end of 2021.
While Japan and India are two major exporters of behenyl alcohol chemicals globally, South Korea is one of the key importers of behenyl alcohol in Asia Pacific.
In Asia Pacific, India is the largest producer of rapeseed and behenyl alcohol.
A Large number of companies based in the country export rapeseed to North America, Europe and other parts of Asia.

Among the end-use segments, behenyl alcohol finds the largest application in the cosmetics industry, followed by pharmaceuticals and others.
Behenyl alcohol pharmaceuticals end-use segment is expected to gain traction in the near future due to increasing demand for behenyl alcohol in ointments.
Emollients, emulsifiers and thickeners are the key applications wherein behenyl alcohol is used

General Information: A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-tight goggles.

After Inhalation: No dust expected in normal condition in case of dust or mist supply fresh air; consult doctor if irritation occurs.

After Skin Contact: Immediately take off all contaminated clothing.
Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
Get medical advice if skin irritation or rash occurs.

After Eye Contact: Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
If eye irritation persists get medical attention.

After Swallowing: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician in case of large quantities of this material are swallowed.

Suitable Extinguishing Agents: Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
Dry chemical or carbon dioxide for small fires and use foam for large fires

Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting.
If necessary use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (US) or CEN (EU) European Committee for Standardization.

Additional Information: Uninvolved persons should evacuate to a safe place.
In case of fire in the surroundings remove movable containers if safe to do so.
Dust if present it is potentially combustible.

Behenyl Alcohol 2275 is a white, waxy solid with a minimum concentration of 70-80 percent of behenyl alcohol.
This behenyl alcohol blend was produced to reduce the crystalline structure which enhances the functionality.
Behenyl Alcohol 2275 functions as a thickener, binding agent, solubilizer and gellant.
Behenyl alcohol can be used in color cosmetics, sunscreens, skin and hair care.
Uses include SPF products, mascaras, sticks, lip balms, emulsions, hair products and antiperspirants.

Detailed information regarding Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol's uses, side effects, reviews, questions, interactions, and precautions are as follows:
uses

Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Recurrent orofacial herpes simplex episode

Side effects
The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur in medicines that contain Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol .
This is not an exhaustive list.
These side effects are likely to occur, but do not always occur.
Although some of the side effects are rare, they can be very serious.
Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side effects, especially if they do not go away.

Headache
Stomach ache
Increased serum lipase
Nausea
Indigestion
dizziness
Hyperbilirubinemia

Measures
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor about your current medications, over-the-counter medications (for example, vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, past illnesses and current health conditions (for example, pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). please inform.
Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side effects of the drug.
Take the steps as directed by your doctor or take into account what is written on the product.
Behenyl alcohol dosage depends on your situation.
If your condition persists or worsens, notify your doctor.
Important topics to consult are listed below.

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol may change.
Behenyl alcohol may increase the risk of side effects or cause the medicine to not work properly.
Tell your doctor about all medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements you use so your doctor can prevent drug interactions.
Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol may interact with the following drugs or products:
Acyclovir
Trifluorothymidine

Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery while using this product?
If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery.
If the medicine used makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood pressure, you should not drive.
Also, pharmacists advise patients not to drink alcohol with the medicine, as alcohol intensifies side effects such as drowsiness.
Please check for these effects on your body when using Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol.
Always consult your doctor for advice specific to your body and health condition.

Is this drug or product addictive or habit-forming?
Many drugs are not marketed as addictive or abused. Often ministries categorize drugs as regulated addictive and non-addictive.
For example, in India this classification is H and X, in the USA it is II and V.
Please check the box to make sure that the medicine belongs to such a special classification.
Finally, don't try to self-medicate and increase your body's dependence without a doctor's advice.

Can I stop using this product immediately or am I gradually getting rid of it?
Some drugs should be tapered off or their use should not be stopped abruptly to avoid withdrawal effects.
Ask your doctor for advice specific to your body, health condition, and other medications you can take.

Other important Information on Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol forgetting to take a dose
If you forget to take a dose of medicine, use it as soon as you realize it.
If it's too close to your next dose, drop the missed dose and stick to your dosing schedule.
Do not take an extra dose to make up for the missed dose.
If you regularly forget your doses, set an alarm or ask a family member to remind you.
Please consult your doctor to change your dosing schedule or to make up for missed doses if you have missed too many doses recently.

Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol overdose
Do not use more than the prescribed dose.
Consuming more of the drug will not improve its symptoms; on the contrary, it can cause poisoning or serious side effects.
If you suspect that you or someone close to you is taking an overdose of Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol , please visit your nearest hospital's emergency department. Take necessary information, such as a medicine box, bottle or label, with you to help doctors.
Do not give your medication to someone else, even if you know they have the same condition or if they seem to have similar conditions.
This may cause an overdose.
For more information, ask your pharmacist or check the leaflet.

Storing Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and light.
Do not freeze medicines unless it is written on the package insert.
Keep medication out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not pour medicines down the toilet or sink unless the package insert tells you to do so.
Drugs disposed of in this way can pollute the nature.
Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol .

Expired Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol
Taking a single dose of expired Behenyl Alcohol / Behenyl Alcohol is unlikely to cause a side- effect .
Ask your family doctor or pharmacist for appropriate advice or if you feel unwell.
Expired medications will not be effective in treating the conditions on your prescription.
To stay safe, it is very important not to use expired medications.
If you have a chronic illness that requires constant medication, such as heart disease, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, it's even more important to stay in touch with your family doctor so that you can replace expired medications right away.

Behenyl Alcohol ( 661-19-8) is white powder.
It is also known as Docosanol and Behenic Alcohol.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed.
Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Waste Disposal: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.

Due to its consistency giving characteristics, the product is mainly used for viscosity regulation in cosmetic O/W emulsions.

1-Docosanol, also known as behenyl alcohol, is a saturated fatty alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, used traditionally as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics,and nutritional supplement (as an individual entity and also as a constituent of policosanol).

More recently, docosanol has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a pharmaceutical antiviral agent for reducing the duration of cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus in the OTC medication Abreva.
In Europe, this cream is available as Erazaban.

Contraindications
This topical has not been yet tested if it is safe to be used by pregnant women.
Behenyl alcohol is not established whether the active ingredient in the medicine passes into the breast milk.
Docosanol has not been specifically approved for treatment of children under 12 but is not expected to produce different side effects or problems than it does in adults.
Behenyl alcohol topical is only intended for external, oral-facial use and not for genital herpes or shingles.

Cosmetic products are recommended to be avoided while using docosanol because no interaction studies have been done.

Mechanism of action
Docosanol is thought to act by inhibiting the fusion of the human host cell with the viral envelope of the herpes virus, thus preventing its replication.
Behenyl alcohol mechanism has not been demonstrated empirically.

History
The drug was approved as a cream for oral herpes after clinical trials by the FDA in July 2000.
Behenyl alcohol was shown to shorten the healing by 17.5 hours on average (95% confidence interval: 2 to 22 hours) in a placebo-controlled trial.
Another trial showed no effect when treating the infected backs of guinea pigs.

Two experiments with n-docosanol cream failed to show statistically significant differences by any parameter between n-docosanol cream and vehicle control–treated sites or between n-docosanol and untreated infection sites.

Marketed by Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Abreva was the first over-the-counter antiviral drug approved for sale in the United States and Canada.
In Europe, it is marketed by Healthcare Brands under the name Erazaban. In the UK it is known by the name Blistex Cold Sore Cream.
In March 2007 it was the subject of a US nationwide class-action suit against Avanir and GlaxoSmithKline as the claim that it cut recovery times in half was found to have been misleading in a California court, but the case was eventually settled and the "cuts healing time in half" claim had not been used in product advertising for some years.

Preferred IUPAC name : Docosan-1-ol
Other names:
Behenic alcohol
Behenyl alcohol
Cachalot BE-22
1-Docosanol
n-Docosanol
Docosyl alcohol
Emery 3304
Loxiol VPG 1451
Identifiers
CAS Number   :661-19-8 check
Beilstein Reference:    1770470
ChEBI: CHEBI:31000
ChEMBL: ChEMBL1200453
ChemSpider   : 12100
DrugBank   : DB00632
ECHA InfoCard   : 100.010.498
EC Number: 211-546-6
KEGG:D03884 check
MeSH   : docosanol
PubChem CID   :12620
RTECS number:JR1315000
UNII: 9G1OE216XY
CompTox Dashboard (EPA):DTXSID4027286

Properties
Chemical formula:   C22H46O
Molar mass   :326.609 g·mol−1
Melting point   :70 °C; 158 °F; 343 K
Boiling point   :180 °C; 356 °F; 453 K at 29 Pa
log P:10.009

Pharmacology
ATC code   :D06BB11 (WHO)
Routes of administration   :Topical
Legal status   : US: OTC

An antiviral agent effective against activity viruses with a lipid envelope, including herpes simplex virus; used topically in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis.