Description

1-Hexadecanol, Phosphate is a high-purity organic phosphate ester derived from cetyl alcohol. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its surfactant and lubricant properties. It is essential for formulators and manufacturers in the personal care, industrial lubricants, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emulsifier, opacifier, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Industrial Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Functions as an anti-wear additive, corrosion inhibitor, and emulsifying agent.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Used as a softening agent, lubricant, and antistatic agent in fiber treatment and finishing.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Employed as a defoamer component and processing aid.
• Plastics & Polymer Additives: Serves as an internal lubricant and antistatic agent in polymer processing.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: A key phosphate ester intermediate for producing more complex surfactants and specialty esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexadecanol, Phosphate
CAS No.	68814-13-1
Molecular Formula	C16H35O4P (for monoester)
Molecular Weight	322.42 g/mol (for monoester)
Synonyms	Cetyl Phosphate; Hexadecyl Phosphate; Palmityl Phosphate; Phosphoric Acid Monohexadecyl Ester; Monocetyl Phosphate; Ceteth-Phosphate; CAS 68814-13-1; 1-Hexadecanol, dihydrogen phosphate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Hexadecanol, Phosphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurity profile, and physical parameters 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Moisture (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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