White flakes or particles. Melting point 59.4-59.8 ℃; 210 ℃. Soluble in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, insoluble in water.

Can replace hexadecanol and be used as an additive in oil-based fracturing fluids. Octadecanol can be used in the production of Pingjia, resins and synthetic rubber, color film couplers, etc.