Cetyl alcohol
Product description
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
Molecular formula : 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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