CAS 36653-82-4

Cetyl alcohol

Description:

Cetyl alcohol, also known as hexadecanol, is a long-chain fatty alcohol with the chemical formula C16H34O. It is a white, waxy solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and chloroform. Cetyl alcohol is derived from natural sources, such as palm oil and coconut oil, and is commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent. Its ability to stabilize emulsions makes it valuable in formulations like creams and lotions. Additionally, cetyl alcohol has applications in the pharmaceutical industry and as a lubricant in various industrial processes. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics, although some individuals may experience sensitivity. The substance has a melting point typically around 49-50°C and a boiling point of approximately 344°C. Overall, cetyl alcohol is recognized for its moisturizing properties and its role in enhancing the texture and stability of various products.

Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O

InChI: InChI=1S/C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h17H,2-16H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCO

Synonyms:

• 1-Cetanol
• 1-Hydroxyhexadecane
• Adol 52
• Adol 52NF
• Adol 54
• Alcohol, C16
• Alfol 16
• Alfol 16RD
• Atalco C
• C16 Fatty Alcohol
• Cachalot C 51
• Cachalot C-50
• Cetaffine
• Cetal
• Cetalcos
• Cetalol CA
• Cetanol
• Cetanol 70
• Cetanol NX
• Cetyl Alcohol
• Cetyl Alcohol NX
• Cetylic alcohol
• Cetylol
• Co 1695
• Co 1695F
• Co-1670
• Conol 1670
• Conol 1695
• Crodacol C
• Crodacol C 90
• Crodacol C 95
• Crodacol CAT
• Crodacol-cas
• Dytol F-11
• Elfacos C
• Epal 16
• Ethal
• Ethol
• Ginol 16
• Hainol 16 SS
• Hainol 16SS
• Hexadecan-1-ol
• Hexadecane-1-Ol
• Hexadecanol
• Hexadecyl alcohol
• Hyfatol 16
• Hyfatol 16-85
• Hyfatol 16-95
• Kalcohl 60
• Kalcohl 6098
• Kalcol 6028
• Kalcol 6098
• Kalcol 68
• Kolliwax CA
• Lanette 16
• Lanette 1665
• Lanol C
• Laurex 16
• Lipocol C
• Lorol 24
• Lorol C 14/98
• Lorol C 16
• LorolL 24
• Loxanol K
• Loxanol K extra
• Loxanwax SK
• Naa 44
• Nacol 16-95
• Nacol 16-99
• Nacol 1618
• Nafol 16
• Nsc 4194
• Palmitic alcohol
• Palmityl alcohol
• Product 308
• Siponol CC
• Siponol Wax A
• Spermol
• Speziol C 16
• Tego Alkanol 16
• n-1-Hexadecanol
• n-Cetyl alcohol
• n-Hexadecanol
• n-Hexadecyl alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol

CAS: 36653-82-4

Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O

Molecular weight: 242.44

Ref: ST-EA-CP-1103003

Hexadecanol

CAS: 36653-82-4

Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 242.44

Ref: BE-RMCH091000

1-Hexadecanol

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1-Hexadecanol is a monohydroxy alcohol that is used as a surfactant in analytical chemistry. It can be found naturally in the secretions of some glands and has an optimum concentration of 0.2% to 1%. 1-Hexadecanol has been shown to inhibit bacterial growth by reducing the mitochondrial membrane potential, which leads to cell death. 1-Hexadecanol also reacts with benzalkonium chloride to form ester hydrochloride, which is a reagent for the detection of bacteria. The reaction mechanism for this process is not yet fully understood, but it may involve a metastable form of 1-hexadecanol reacting with benzalkonium chloride.

Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 242.44 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FH37717

1-Hexadecanol

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1-Hexadecanol

Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O

Purity: 99%

Molecular weight: 242.44

Ref: IN-DG01405185

Cetyl Alcohol pure, 98%

CAS: 36653-82-4

Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O

Purity: min. 98%

Color and Shape: White, Crystalline powder / Pellets / Flakes

Molecular weight: 242.45

Ref: SR-40629