Description

Stearyl Behenate is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid ester synthesized from stearyl alcohol and behenic acid. This compound serves as a premium-grade emollient, lubricant, and consistency regulator, prized for its stability and non-greasy feel. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to enhance product texture and performance. Its excellent skin compatibility and melting profile make it ideal for creating sophisticated solid formulations.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a primary emollient and texture enhancer in lipsticks, solid perfumes, deodorant sticks, and anhydrous creams.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a lubricant and matrix former in tablet coatings, suppositories, and topical ointments.
• Industrial Lubricants: Functions as a bio-based additive and viscosity modifier in specialty greases and release agents.
• Plastics & Polymers: Serves as an internal lubricant and processing aid to improve flow and mold release in polymer compounding.
• Food Contact Materials: Employed as a release coating or lubricant in packaging and processing equipment where indirect food contact is applicable.
• Candle Making: Used to modify the hardness, burn time, and crystalline structure of specialty candle wax blends.

Basic Information

Product Name	Stearyl Behenate
CAS No.	24271-12-3
Molecular Formula	C40H80O2
Molecular Weight	593.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Docosanoic Acid, Octadecyl Ester; Octadecyl Docosanoate; Behenic Acid Stearyl Ester; Stearyl Docosanoate; Kemester 5522; Kester Wax K82P; Starfol BB; Luvitol EHO
EINECS	246-144-1

Quality Control

Our Stearyl Behenate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and physical constants. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. The product can be supplied in grades suitable for cosmetic (compliant with relevant regulations), pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

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 to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white flake or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	58 - 65 °C
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	90 - 100 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 2.0 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.