Description

Hexadecanol is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol, also known as cetyl alcohol, with the CAS registry number 51260-59-4. It serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, prized for its emollient, thickening, and stabilizing properties in formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable raw material performance.

Application

• As a primary emollient and opacifying agent in creams, lotions, and ointments for personal care and cosmetics.
• Functioning as a co-emulsifier and viscosity modifier in pharmaceutical ointments and topical preparations.
• Acting as a key raw material in the synthesis of surfactants, lubricants, and plasticizers.
• Utilized as a lubricant and release agent in textile and industrial fiber processing.
• Serving as a consistency regulator and stabilizer in food-grade packaging and coating applications.
• Employed in the production of quaternary ammonium compounds for various industrial uses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecanol
CAS No.	51260-59-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₄O
Molecular Weight	242.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetyl Alcohol; 1-Hexadecanol; Palmityl Alcohol; Ethal; Ethol; Cetanol; C16 Alcohol; n-Hexadecyl Alcohol; n-Cetyl Alcohol; Hexadecyl Alcohol
EINECS	257-999-5

Quality Control

Our Hexadecanol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, and we can supply material compliant with relevant standards such as USP, NF, or FCC upon request, ensuring traceability and supply chain integrity.

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. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White flakes or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	47 - 51 °C
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I₂/100g
Saponification Value	≤ 2.0 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.