Description

Cyclooctadecanol CAS NO 25446-66-6 is a high-purity, long-chain cyclic fatty alcohol. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and performance additive, valued for its unique structural properties that influence texture, stability, and reactivity. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, polymer, and specialty lubricant industries seeking to enhance product formulations with advanced organic compounds.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emollient, viscosity modifier, and carrier in creams, lotions, and ointments.
• Polymer & Resin Industry: Utilized as a monomer or plasticizer additive to modify the flexibility and processing characteristics of polymers.
• Specialty Lubricants & Greases: Serves as a synthetic base oil or thickening agent in high-performance lubricant formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a key chiral intermediate or building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and fragrances.
• Surface Coatings: Incorporated into coatings and inks to improve flow, leveling, and adhesion properties.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying macrocyclic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctadecanol
CAS No.	25446-66-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₆O
Molecular Weight	268.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooctadecyl alcohol; 1-Cyclooctadecanol; Cyclooctadecan-1-ol; Macrocyclic C18 alcohol; Cyclic octadecanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclooctadecanol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting purity and consistency standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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