Cetyl Alcohol – Setil Alcohol

🧪 CAS Number: 36653-82-4

🌟 Product Description

Cetyl alcohol is a white, waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from vegetable oils. It is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emulsifier, thickener, and emollient. It provides lubricity and moisturizing effects on the skin.

🏭 Applications

🧴 Emulsifier in creams and lotions

💇‍♀️ Thickener in hair care products

⚠️ Moisturizer and emollient in cosmetics

🧼 Stabilizer in soaps and cleansing products

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White, waxy solid

Odor: Mild, characteristic

Formula: C16H34O

Molecular Weight: 242.44 g/mol

Melting Point: 49–52 °C

Boiling Point: ~344 °C

Solubility: Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohols and oils

Purity: ≥ 95 %

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, use protective equipment.

🔑 Keywords

Cetyl alcohol, setil alkol, CAS 36653-82-4, cosmetic raw material, emulsifier, moisturizer

📛 Other Names

1-Hexadecanol, Palmityl Alcohol