Description

1-Docosanol is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol, also known as behenyl alcohol, with the CAS registry number 1599-67-3. This compound serves as a versatile and effective raw material in the formulation of premium personal care products and specialty industrial applications. It is essential for manufacturers in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and chemical synthesis sectors seeking reliable, high-quality ingredients for their formulations.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a key emollient, thickener, and opacifying agent in creams, lotions, lipsticks, and hair conditioners.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a non-ionic surfactant and consistency regulator in topical ointments and creams.
• Lubricant & Release Agent: Functions as a processing aid and mold release agent in plastics and rubber manufacturing.
• Textile & Fiber Industry: Employed as a softening agent and spin finish for synthetic fibers.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of surfactants, esters, and other derivatives.
• Coatings & Inks: Imparts slip and water repellency properties to surface coatings and printing inks.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Docosanol
CAS No.	1599-67-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₄₆O
Molecular Weight	326.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Behenyl Alcohol; Docosyl Alcohol; n-Docosanol; 1-Hydroxydocosane; Cachalot BE-22; Lanette 22; Kalcohl 220H
EINECS	216-472-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Docosanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White flakes or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68 - 72 °C
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 2.0 g I₂/100g
Saponification Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.