Product Details

CasNo： 36653-82-4

MF： C16H34O

Appearance： solid

Delivery Time： 15 days

Packing： 25kg/bag

Purity： 99%

Basic Information

Product Description

Product Name：hexadecanol  

CAS No: 36653-82-4

Form: solid

Product Application

Personal Care & Cosmetics (Core Application):

O/W Emulsion Stabilizer & Thickener (commonly blended with stearyl alcohol):​ The most classic and critical component​ for formulating O/W (oil-in-water) creams, lotions, and washes. It forms a stable liquid crystal network structure​ with anionic surfactants (e.g., sodium lauryl sulfate) or other nonionic emulsifiers, significantly enhancing emulsion stability, viscosity, texture, and preventing phase separation.

Thickener:​ Small additions in shampoos, body washes, and cleansers effectively thicken and stabilize​ the system, improving rheology and sensory attributes.

Emollient/Lubricant:​ Forms a protective film on the skin, providing a smooth, soft, moisturizing feel, reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and improving product spreadability.

Pearlescent Agent Base:​ A key ingredient in pearl concentrates and pearlescent shampoos.

Pharmaceutical Industry:

Ointment/Cream Base:​ A standard component of hydrophilic ointment bases​ (e.g., O/W creams) for topical drugs like corticosteroid creams and antibiotic ointments. It ensures good drug release and skin compatibility.

Suppository Base:​ Used as a component in suppository bases​ to modify melting point and drug release rate.

Surfactant Industry:

Intermediate:​ A key raw material for synthesizing nonionic surfactants​ (e.g., cetyl alcohol ethoxylates) and anionic surfactants​ (e.g., sodium cetyl sulfate), which offer good emulsifying, dispersing, and cleansing properties.

Other Industrial Uses:

Textiles:​ A component in fabric softeners and antistatic agents.

Plastics:​ Used as an internal lubricant​ and processing aid in PVC, polyolefins, etc.

Defoamers:​ A component in defoamers for paper, coatings, and fermentation industries.

Packaging

25kg/bag

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat, ignition sources, and strong oxidizers.Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture.Storage temperature should not be excessively high (typically recommended <30°C) to prevent caking or melting.