Description

n-Docosanol is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol with the CAS registry number 661-19-8. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its hydrophobic properties and waxy consistency. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product texture, stability, and performance.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as an opacifying agent, viscosity modifier, and emollient in creams, lotions, and lipsticks.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as an excipient in topical formulations for its soothing properties and as a component in sustained-release drug delivery systems.
• Lubricants & Release Agents: Functions as a slip agent and mold release component in plastics processing and industrial lubricants.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate for producing surfactants, plasticizers, and other ester derivatives.
• Textile & Fiber Treatment: Imparts water repellency and softness when applied as a finishing agent to fabrics.
• Food Contact Materials: Utilized in coatings and packaging where a safe, inert waxy barrier is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Docosanol
CAS No.	661-19-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₄₆O
Molecular Weight	326.60 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Docosanol; Behenyl Alcohol; Docosyl Alcohol; C22 Alcohol; n-Docosyl Alcohol; Hydrofol Alcohol 225; Lauryl Alcohol (C22); Loxiol G 22
EINECS	211-546-6

Quality Control

Our n-Docosanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements, including those for pharmaceutical (GMP) and cosmetic applications.

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 flakes or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68 - 72 °C
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 2.0 g I₂/100g
Hydroxyl Value	165 - 175 mg KOH/g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %

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