Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by form]
6. [materials by chemical form]
7. compounds (materials)
8. organic compounds
9. alcohol (general)

Anotations

Scope note:

A solid organic compound that was one of the first alcohols to be isolated from fats. Used widely in lubricants, emulsifiers, insecticides, and detergents. In conservation, can be used as a reinforcing agent for waterlogged archaeological wood.