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Cetyl Alcohol

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Cetyl Alcohol
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Cetyl Alcohol

Molecular FormulaC16H34O CAS36653-82-4 Molecular Weight242.44 g/mol
Synonyms1-Hexadecanol, Palmityl alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol is a C16 fatty alcohol supplied as white flakes or pellets. It is used as an emollient, thickener and co-emulsifier.
- Cosmetics: Thickener and emollient in creams, lotions and conditioners. - Pharmaceuticals: Ointment base. - Surfactants: Raw material for ethoxylates and sulfates. - Lubricants: Additive in lubricants.
AppearanceWhite flakes
OdorFaint odor
Molecular FormulaC16H34O
Molecular Weight242.44 g/mol
Melting Point49.3 °C
Boiling Point334 °C
Density0.819 g/cm³ at 50 °C
SolubilityInsoluble in water
Flash Point175 °C
IUPAC Namehexadecan-1-ol
Molecular FormulaC16H34O
Molecular Weight242.44 g/mol
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
InChIKeyBXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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