CETEARYL ALCOHOL CAS#8005-44-5

  • Excellent Emollient and Texture Enhancer: Provides a smooth, creamy feel, improving the texture and consistency of formulations.

  • Good Oil and Solvent Compatibility: Readily soluble in organic solvents and hot oils, supporting versatile formulation applications.

  • Stable Waxy Solid Form: Available as flakes or granules with a firm texture, ensuring easy handling and storage.

  • Balanced Composition Flexibility: Mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols allows adjustable performance based on formulation needs.


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Product Description of Cetearyl Alcohol (CAS No. 8005-44-5)

Cetearyl alcohol is a blend of natural or synthetic fatty alcohols, primarily consisting of cetyl alcohol (C16H33OH) and stearyl alcohol (C18H37OH), typically in a ratio ranging from 3:7 to 7:3 depending on the production process. It appears as a white to slightly yellow waxy solid in flake or granule form, with a firm texture and a mild fatty odor. It is insoluble in water but readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and chloroform, and can fully dissolve in hot oils.


CETEARYL ALCOHOL CAS#8005-44-5

CETEARYL ALCOHOL Chemical Properties

Product Name:CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Synonyms:LANETTE AOK;CETYL ALCOHOL - STEARYL ALCOHOL;CETYLSTEARYL ALCOHOL;hexadecan-1-ol,octadecan-1-ol;CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL;C16-C18 n-Hexadecyl-stearyl alcohol (mixed);CETOSTEARYLALCOHOL,NF;DEHYQUARTD
CAS:8005-44-5
MF:C16H34O
MW:242.4400024
EINECS:267-008-6
Mol File:8005-44-5.mol
solubilitySoluble in ethanol (95%), ether, and oil; practically insoluble in water.
InChIInChI=1S/C18H38O.C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19;1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h19H,2-18H2,1H3;17H,2-16H2,1H3
InChIKeyUBHWBODXJBSFLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC(O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.C(O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CAS DataBase Reference8005-44-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

CETEARYL ALCOHOL CAS#8005-44-5

Product Applications of Cetearyl Alcohol (CAS No. 8005-44-5)

Cetearyl Alcohol (CAS No. 8005-44-5) is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, including skincare, hair care, and makeup, where it provides moisturizing, softening, and stabilizing effects. It is also applied in the pharmaceutical and daily chemical industries, such as in topical formulations and cleansing products, helping to disperse ingredients and reduce irritation. In addition, it is used in the textile and leather industries as a softener and conditioner to improve hand feel and surface gloss.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL CAS#8005-44-5

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