Cetyl Alcohol
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Synonyms
1-hexadecanol, hexadecyl alcohol, palmityl alcohol
Description
Molecular formula: C16H34O
CAS No: 36653-82-4
Appearance: white solid
Melting point: 50 C
Boiling point: 189 C at 15 mm Hg [1]
At room temperature, cetyl alcohol takes the form of a waxy white solid or
flakes. It belongs to the group of fatty alcohols.
Uses
According to Wikipeida, cetyl alcohol is used as a surfactant in shampoos, or as
an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in skin creams and lotions.
Reference
[1] http://msds.chem.ox.ac.uk/CE/cetyl_alcohol.html
1-hexadecanol, hexadecyl alcohol, palmityl alcohol
Description
Molecular formula: C16H34O
CAS No: 36653-82-4
Appearance: white solid
Melting point: 50 C
Boiling point: 189 C at 15 mm Hg [1]
At room temperature, cetyl alcohol takes the form of a waxy white solid or
flakes. It belongs to the group of fatty alcohols.
Uses
According to Wikipeida, cetyl alcohol is used as a surfactant in shampoos, or as
an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in skin creams and lotions.
Reference
[1] http://msds.chem.ox.ac.uk/CE/cetyl_alcohol.html