Description

Octadecyl Hexadecenoate is a high-purity ester compound, also known as stearyl palmitoleate, valued for its excellent emollient and conditioning properties. This specialty chemical serves as a key intermediate and functional ingredient, offering superior skin feel and stability in demanding formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and high-performance lubricant industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and lipsticks.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair serums to impart shine and reduce frizz.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a base or excipient in ointments, creams, and dermatological preparations.
• Specialty Lubricants: Functions as a synthetic ester base stock or additive in high-performance lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Industrial Additives: Employed as a plasticizer, softening agent, or processing aid in polymer and resin applications.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Used as a softening and conditioning agent for fibers and leather goods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octadecyl Hexadecenoate
CAS No.	93922-68-0
Molecular Formula	C₃₄H₆₆O₂
Molecular Weight	506.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearyl Palmitoleate; Octadecyl (Z)-9-Hexadecenoate; 9-Hexadecenoic Acid, Octadecyl Ester; (Z)-Octadecyl Hexadec-9-enoate; Cetyloleyl Stearate; Palmitoleic Acid Stearyl Ester; Oleyl Stearate (related isomer); Stearyl cis-9-Hexadecenoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Octadecyl Hexadecenoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and specifications are provided with every shipment 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 and heat sources to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	Contact for details
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0 meq/kg
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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