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| Catalog Number | CI-HC-0050 |
| Product Name | Cetyl Alcohol |
| CAS | 36653-82-4 |
| Structure |  |
| Synonyms | 1-Hexadecanol;n-Hexadecanol |
| Description | All-purpose thickening alcohol (1-hexadecanol, hexadecyl or palmityl alcohol), derived from vegetable oils, > 95%, composed of fatty alcohols |
| IUPAC Name | Hexadecan-1-ol |
| Molecular Weight | 242.44 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C16H34O |
| Canonical SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO |
| InChI | BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI Key | InChI=1S/C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h17H,2-16H2,1H3 |
| Boiling Point | 179-181 °C 10mmHg(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 48-50 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.818 g/mL |
| Solubility | Water-insoluble, partially solubility in hot water (1.34x10-5 g/l); soluble in diethyl ether and acetone, slightly soluble in alcohol |
| Appearance | White flakes or pellets, no or faint odor |
| Application | Lotions, creams, hair shampoos, hair conditioners, body washes, makeup products. |
| Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Composition | Cetyl alcohol |
| Features And Benefits | Non-gelling thickener and viscosity enhancer (also in water-free products like lipsticks)Has co-emulsifying properties if concentration is higher than 5 %Has mild emollient and moisturizing propertiesCan boost foam when together with surfactants |
| GMO | GMONo data available |
| HS Code | 2905170000 |
| INCI | Cetyl alcohol |
| Manufacture | Cetyl alcohol is made by catalytic hydrogenation of triglycerides and followed by oxidation of a chain growth product of ethylene oligomerized on a triethylaluminum catalyst. |
| Preservation | Preservative-free |
| Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
| Raw Material Source | Palm kernel oil (RSPO certified) |
| Uses | Add to hot oil phase to melt for proper use (54°C/129°F). Typical use level 0.5-6%. For external use only. |
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