1-Hexadecanol

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  • CAT Number: A000663
  • CAS Number: 36653-82-4
  • Molecular Formula: C16H34O
  • Molecular Weight: 242.45
  • Purity: ≥95%
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1-Hexadecanol (Cat No.: A000663), also known as cetyl alcohol, is a fatty alcohol with a 16-carbon chain, commonly used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. It appears as a waxy, white solid and functions primarily as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, or lubricant. Derived from natural fats or synthesized chemically, it helps stabilize creams and lotions, improving texture and moisture retention. 1-Hexadecanol is generally non-toxic and well-tolerated on the skin. It is also used in the production of surfactants, detergents, and plasticizers.


CAS Number 36653-82-4
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Molecular Formula C16H34O
Purity ≥95%
Target Endogenous Metabolite
Storage 3 years -20C powder
IUPAC Name hexadecan-1-ol
InChI InChI=1S/C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h17H,2-16H2,1H3
InChIKey BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
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