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Cetyl Alcohol: Assay and Formulation Structure

1-Hexadecanol
1-Hexadecanol
Product definition

Compare cetyl alcohol assay, melting range, moisture and colour for formulation trials. Assess structure and processing against stearyl or mixed alcohols under matched conditions.

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Product Functional Category and Applications

Assay and melting method

Cetyl-alcohol composition and melting data must describe the same material rather than a mixed-alcohol grade.

Formulation structure comparisons

Actual texture targets provide the basis for comparing fatty-alcohol replacements.

Melting and pack resealing

Repeated heating and exposure after opening should be assessed as process variables.

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Product Summary

Nonproprietary Names: palm alcohol, hexadyl alcohol, n-hexane (alkane) alcohol, 1-hexadecane, 16 alcohol, C16 alcohol, n-hexadecane alcohol, n-hexadyl alcohol

Nickname: whale wax alcohol

Chemical Name: Hexadecan-1-01

INCI Name: CETYL ALCOHOL

INCI Number: 03526

CAS Registry Number: 36653-82-41

EINECS Registry Number: 253-149-0

Molecular Formula: C16H340

Molecular Weight: 242.44 g / mol

Structural Formula:

MSDS Specification and MSDS

apparent condition

White wax solid

Moisture (Moisture)%:

0.1 max

Color Color APHA (HAZEN)

10 max

Melting point: Melting Point (C):

47-50

C16,1-Hexadecanol w/%:

98 min

 For specific product specifications and MSDS, please contact the product manager.

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Product Package and Storage

Packaging: 25kg / bag, 20kg / bag

Storage: keep at room temperature, avoid moisture and avoid light.

shelf life: 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Can cetearyl-alcohol specifications be used for cetyl alcohol?

Confirm cetyl-alcohol content, accompanying chain fractions and the melting-test method. Align units and methods when comparing data; cetearyl-alcohol specifications do not describe a pure C16 grade.

How should cetyl alcohol be compared with alternative fatty alcohols?

Record dose, mixing conditions and texture targets in the intended emulsion or industrial system. Compare stearyl and mixed alcohols under equivalent conditions before choosing a replacement.

What matters when cetyl alcohol heating is repeated or exposure is prolonged?

Confirm heating and charging requirements from the product documents. Use clean tools and reseal packs promptly; assess repeated heating or extended exposure within the actual process.

What information is needed for evaluation or a quote?

Provide the use, current material, assay or melting-range targets, trial scale and delivery location to discuss evaluation material and quotation terms.

What should be checked before bulk use?

Order documents should identify cetyl alcohol rather than a C16/C18 blend and reference the applicable test methods, batch records, packaging and transport requirements.

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