Cetyl alcohol/16 alcohol

Chinese name: hexadecyl alcohol

Chemical name: 1-Hexadecanol

INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol

CAS Registry Number: 36653-82-4

EINECS login ID: 253-149-0

_Molecularformula : _C16H34O

Molecular weight: 242.44

HS Code: 2905170000

Synonyms: 1-Hexadecaneol, Palmitol, Cetyl alcohol, n-Hexadecaneol, 1-Hexadecyl alcohol, 1-Cetyl alcohol); 1-Hexadecyl alcohol, 98%, 1-Hexadecyl alcohol (GC standard, >99.5%), Hexadecyl alcohol standard, CETYL ALCOHOL, Cetanol

, Cetyl Alcohol, n-hexadecyl alcohol, Hexadecan-1-ol.

Application areas

Chemical industry	It is used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and lubricant, and is widely used in the chemical, paint, and plastics industries.
food industry	As a food additive, it has thickening, flavoring and preservative functions, and is often used in the processing of candies, biscuits, bread and other products.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing	In suppositories and modified release formulations, it can increase the melting point of the matrix and form a penetration barrier. Cetyl alcohol itself has certain analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects, and is suitable for related drugs and dermal preparations.
Daily chemical industry	As an emulsifier and emollient, it has moisturizing, softening and texture-improving effects. When used in lotions, creams, ointments and makeup, it can enhance product stability and skin feel.

Packaging

Kraft paper bags

Stability and storage conditions

Hexadecyl alcohol should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep containers sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidizers, acids, acid anhydrides, and acyl chlorides; mixed storage is strictly prohibited. Appropriate types and quantities of fire-fighting equipment should be available. The storage area should be equipped with spill response equipment and suitable containment materials.

Product Compliance

Indicator range	GB/T16451			CP	BP, EP	USP
Appearance	White solid	White solid	White solid	White solid	White solid	White solid
C16	/	/	/	/	≥95	≥90
Melting point, °C	48-51	47-51	46-52	46-52	46-52	/
Color, Hazen	≤10	≤15	≤30	/	/	/
Acid value (calculated as KOH) mg/g	≤0.1	≤0.2	≤0.3	≤1.0	≤1.0	≤2
Saponification value (calculated as KOH) mg/g	≤0.5	≤0.8	≤1.0	≤1.0	≤2.0	/
Hydroxyl value (calculated as KOH) mg/g	225-235	220-235	220-240	220-240	218-238	218-238
Iodine value (as I₂ ) g/100g	≤0.3	≤0.5	≤1.0	≤1.5	≤2.0	≤5
Alkane content, %	≤0.5	≤1.0	≤1.5	/	/	/
Carbonyl value, mg/Kg	≤100	≤150	≤200	/	/	/
Burning residue, %	/	/	/	≤0.01	/	/
Heavy metals, ppm	/	/	/	≤0.1	/	/

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