SHORT DESCRIPTION
Cetyl alcohol, also known as 1-hexadecanol, is a 16-carbon fatty alcohol used in cosmetics and personal care products. It acts as an opacifier, emulsifier, and thickening agent while also preventing skin dryness. It is deemed safe by the FDA for food and skin protectant use.
PACKAGING TYPE
C16H34O
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CHEMICAL NAME
Cetyl Alcohol
INDUSTRY
Personal Care
APPLICATION
Emulsifier
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
SYNONYMS
Not Specified
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
242.44 g/mol
CAS NUMBER
36653-82-4
CHEMICAL FORMULA
C16H34O
HS CODE
2905 17 20
DENSITY
0.82 g/cm3
MELTING POINT
46 - 52 °C
BOILING POINT
305 - 330 °C
VISCOSITY
53 mPa s
SHELF LIFE
Not Specified
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
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