Cetyl Alcohol (C16) – Essential Surface Active Ingredient for Cosmetics, Detergents, and More
Category: C16 Alcohol
Synonym: Cetyl Alcohol
Molecular Formula: C16H34OH
Packaging:25KG bag
Specifications:
Test Items | Premium | First Grade | Qualified |
---|---|---|---|
Appearance (at 30°C) | White crystalline | White crystalline |
White crystalline |
Melting Point (°C) | 55 - 61 | 55 - 61 | 55 - 61 |
Color (Hazen) | < 10 | < 15 | < 30 |
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | < 0.1 | < 0.2 | < 0.3 |
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g) | < 0.5 | < 0.8 | < 1.0 |
Iodine Value (g I2/100g) | < 0.5 | < 1.0 | < 1.5 |
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g) | 200 - 220 | 200 - 220 | 200 - 220 |
Alkane Content (%) | < 0.5 | < 1.0 | < 1.5 |
Moisture Content (%) | ≤ 0.15 | ≤ 0.15 | ≤ 0.15 |
Carbonyl Value (ppm) | < 300 | < 500 | < 1000 |
Main Component Content (%) | > 98 | > 97 | > 96 |
Properties:
Insoluble in water but miscible with chloroform, benzene, and alcohol. Slightly soluble in ethanol. It is a white, waxy solid at room temperature with a characteristic odor.
Applications:
Cetyl Alcohol is mainly used in the synthesis of fragrances, pharmaceuticals, daily chemicals, surface active agents, and cosmetics. It is also used as a stationary phase in gas chromatography. It plays an important role in the production of AEO (Alcohol Ethoxylates), antioxidants, and in the formulation of new foaming agents. This alcohol is commonly used in the manufacture of toothpaste, shampoos, dishwashing detergents, and the production of cetyl sulfate. Additionally, it is used as a softening agent, flotation reagent for mineral processing, and in various other industrial applications.