In the SI, the. angle of optical rotation is expressed in radians (rad). The optical rotation is measured on a layer of suitable thickness (optical path length. l. ) at the wavelength Î». and temperature T specified in the monograph. A typical optical path length is 100 mm, the most common. wavelength is 589 nm (Sodium D-Line), while the reference temperature is usually between 20-25 Â°C.
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.
Rubbing Alcohol. Along with ethanol, isopropyl is one of the types of alcohol commonly used as the primary ingredient of rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is known as surgical spirit in some countries, including the UK and Ireland. Under both names, the solution is typically 70% isopropyl or ethanol and 30% distilled water.