Description

1-Hexadecanol, also known as cetyl alcohol, is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol with the CAS number 36653-82-4. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, prized for its emollient, thickening, and surfactant properties. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable quality and consistent performance.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key emollient and opacifying agent in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an emulsifier and stiffening agent in ointments, creams, and topical preparations.
• Industrial Surfactants & Lubricants: Acts as a raw material for producing nonionic surfactants and as a component in lubricant and metalworking formulations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softening agent and finishing auxiliary in fabric and leather treatment.
• Food Additive (as a release agent): Employed as a glazing agent or coating component where regulatory approvals apply.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate for synthesizing esters, ethers, and other derivative chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexadecanol
CAS No.	36653-82-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₄O
Molecular Weight	242.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetyl Alcohol; Palmityl Alcohol; n-Hexadecanol; Hexadecyl Alcohol; Cetanol; Ethal; 1-Hydroxyhexadecane; C16 Alcohol
EINECS	253-149-0

Quality Control

Our 1-Hexadecanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	47 - 50 °C
Acid Value	≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I₂/100g
Hydroxyl Value	220 - 235 mg KOH/g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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