Description

4-Tetradecanol is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol, also known as myristyl alcohol, with the CAS registry number 1653-33-4. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and performance additive, valued for its hydrophobic properties and ability to modify surface characteristics. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product texture, stability, and efficacy.

Application

• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: A key raw material for synthesizing non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers used in detergents and cleaning formulations.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an opacifying agent, emollient, and viscosity controller in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a friction modifier and corrosion inhibitor in industrial lubricants and cutting fluids.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Used to improve flexibility and processing of polymers and as a precursor for plasticizers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed as a fixative and as an intermediate in the synthesis of aromatic esters.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Serves as a softening agent and water repellent in fabric and leather treatment chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Tetradecanol
CAS No.	1653-33-4
Molecular Formula	C14H30O
Molecular Weight	214.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Myristyl Alcohol; Tetradecan-4-ol; 1-Tetradecanol; n-Tetradecyl Alcohol; C14 Alcohol; Fatty Alcohol C14; Tetradecanol; Tetradecyl Alcohol
EINECS	216-760-8

Quality Control

Our 4-Tetradecanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards, with typical specifications including assay, identity confirmation, and control of key impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and conformance are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	36 - 40 °C
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	255 - 265 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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