Name: Cetyl Alcohol

CAS No.: 36653-82-4

Molecular formula: C16H34O

logP: 5.45840

Molecular weight: 242.44100

Appearance and traits: White leaf-like crystals.

Melting point (℃): 50

Boiling point (℃): 344

Relative density (water=1): 0.8176(50/4℃)

Relative vapor density (air=1): 8.36

Flash point (℃): 135

The main purpose

1. Used in the manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics, detergents, plasticizers, etc., suitable for various cosmetics, as a matrix, especially suitable for creams and lotions;

2. In medicine, it can be used directly in W/O emulsifier paste, ointment base, etc., as raw materials, and can also be used as defoamer, water and soil heat preservation agent, color former, gas chromatographic fixative.