The physical and chemical properties,distributed conditions in nature,physiological activities,preparations as well as applications of 1-octacosanol are summarized in this paper.

• 对世界公认的抗疲劳物质二十八烷醇的理化性质、在自然界中的分布状况、生理活性、制备方法及目前国内外应用研究状况进行了综述。