Description

Tetradecanol, also known as myristyl alcohol, is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol with the CAS registry number 27196-00-5. It serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient, prized for its emollient, surfactant, and viscosity-modifying properties. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable raw material performance.

Application

• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: A key raw material for synthesizing sulfate and ethoxylate surfactants used in shampoos, body washes, and industrial cleaners.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an opacifying agent, emollient, and thickener in creams, lotions, and deodorants, providing a smooth, non-greasy feel.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an excipient in topical ointments and creams for its stabilizing and skin-conditioning effects.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a friction-reducing additive and a precursor for synthetic lubricants and esters.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Employed to modify the flexibility and processing characteristics of various polymers and plastics.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a fixative and a starting material for the synthesis of aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecanol
CAS No.	27196-00-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₃₀O
Molecular Weight	214.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Myristyl Alcohol; 1-Tetradecanol; n-Tetradecanol; Tetradecyl Alcohol; C14 Alcohol; C14 Linear Alcohol; Lauryl Alcohol (Note: Often confused, but lauryl is C12); Alcohol C14
EINECS	248-289-5

Quality Control

Our Tetradecanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, hydroxyl value, and acid value. Our commitment to consistent quality and supply chain reliability supports your production 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 flakes or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Hydroxyl Value	255 - 265 mg KOH/g
Acid Value	≤ 0.1 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I₂/100g
Saponification Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	36 - 40 °C
Color (APHA)	≤ 20

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