ALCOHOLS, C16-18 CAS#8005-44-5
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of natural or synthetic fatty alcohols, the main components of which are cetearyl alcohol (C16H33OH) and stearyl alcohol (C18H37OH). Depending on the production process, the ratio of these two ingredients is usually between 3:7 and 7:3.
It is a white to slightly yellow waxy solid, usually in the form of lices or particles. The product has a firm texture and a slightly greasy smell. It is insoluble in water, but easily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether and chloroform, and can be completely dissolved in hot oil.

ALCOHOLS, C16-18 Chemical Properties
| Product Name: | CETEARYL ALCOHOL |
| Synonyms: | LANETTE AOK;CETYL ALCOHOL - STEARYL ALCOHOL;CETYLSTEARYL ALCOHOL;hexadecan-1-ol,octadecan-1-ol;CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL;C16-C18n-Hexadecyl-stearyl alcohol (mixed);CETOSTEARYLALCOHOL,NF;DEHYQUARTD |
| CAS: | 8005-44-5 |
| MF: | C16H34O |
| MW: | 242.4400024 |
| EINECS: | 267-008-6 |
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| Mol File: | 8005-44-5.mol |
| solubility | Soluble in ethanol (95%), ether, and oil; practically insoluble in water. |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H38O.C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19;1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h19H,2-18H2,1H3;17H,2-16H2,1H3 |
| InChIKey | UBHWBODXJBSFLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.C(O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 8005-44-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Product Application of ALCOHOLS, C16-18 CAS#8005-44-5
Cetearyl alcohol (CAS#8005-44-5) is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, including skin care products, hair care products and makeup formulas. It has the effect of moisturizing, moisturizing and stabilizing.
It is also widely used in the pharmaceutical and daily chemical industries. As a basic ingredient of external preparations and cleaning products, it helps to disperse active ingredients and reduce irritation.
In addition, cetacetearyl alcohol is used as a softener and moisturizer in the textile and leather industry to improve the touch and appearance of the finished product.
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