Description

11-Heneicosanol is a high-purity, long-chain primary fatty alcohol with significant industrial utility. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its hydrophobic properties and chemical stability. It is essential for manufacturers in the cosmetics, lubricants, and specialty chemicals sectors seeking to enhance product performance and formulation stability.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as an emollient, thickener, and opacifying agent in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Used as a friction modifier and viscosity index improver in synthetic lubricants and industrial greases.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Functions as a processing aid and internal lubricant in polymer production to improve flow and surface finish.
• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: A key raw material for the synthesis of non-ionic surfactants and biodegradable detergents.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a softening agent and water repellent in fabric and leather treatment.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for producing esters, ethers, and other derivatives in fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-Heneicosanol
CAS No.	3381-26-8
Molecular Formula	C21H44O
Molecular Weight	312.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Heneicosan-11-ol; 11-Hydroxyheneicosane; Undecyl decanol; n-Heneicosyl alcohol (mixed isomers); C21 Alcohol; Fatty alcohol C21; Long-chain alcohol C21
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Quality Control

Our 11-Heneicosanol is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise purity and consistency requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid / flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	60 - 65 °C
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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