Cetyl Alcohol CAS 36653-82-4
Manufacturer Cetyl Alcohol CAS 36653-82-4
- Appearance:Powder
- Purity:99.8%
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Name: Cetyl Alcohol
CAS: 36653-82-4
MOQ: 1KG
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Chemical Structure
Basic Info:
| Melting point | 48-50 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 179-181 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| bulk density | 410-450kg/m3 |
| density | 0.818 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 8.34 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.01 mm Hg ( 43 °C) |
Product Introduction:
Cetyl Alcohol (chemical formula: C₁₆H₃₄O), also known as cetyl alcohol, palm alcohol or hexadecanol, is a long-chain fatty alcohol that is white solid crystals or waxy blocks at room temperature and has a faint aroma. Its molecular weight is 242.44, CAS number is 36653-82-4, density is about 0.8 g/cm³, melting point is between 48-51°C, boiling point is as high as 344°C, and flash point is 135°C. The substance is insoluble in water, but easily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, chloroform, acetone, and can form a hexagonal unit cell structure at high temperature, showing unique physical phase change characteristics.
From the source, Cetyl Alcohol can be extracted from plant oils or animal fats (such as spermaceti) through natural routes, or prepared by industrial synthesis. In industry, it is mainly produced by high-pressure hydrogenation reduction process of natural oils, or by chemical methods such as sodium borohydride reduction of hexadecanoyl chloride, and then purified by distillation to obtain high-purity products. Its chemical properties are stable and it is not easy to decompose under normal conditions, but it needs to avoid contact with strong oxidants and acids to prevent potential reactions.
In terms of safety, Cetyl Alcohol is a slightly toxic substance. It is only mildly irritating to human skin and mucous membranes, and does not show obvious carcinogenicity under experimental conditions. However, its dust mixed with air may form an explosive environment. It needs to be stored away from fire and high temperature, and kept in a cool and ventilated environment. Long-term storage requires sealed containers to avoid mixing with oxidants, acid anhydrides and other substances to ensure safety.
As a multifunctional organic compound, the physical and chemical properties of Cetyl Alcohol make it occupy an important position in many industrial fields. Its lipophilic structure gives it excellent emulsification, lubrication and thickening capabilities, while its high melting point and thermal stability support its application in high-temperature processes. These characteristics together lay the foundation for its wide applicability in the chemical, pharmaceutical, daily chemical and other industries.
Nature and Specifications:
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | Cetyl Alcohol |
| CAS No. | 36653-82-4 |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Packing | As your requirements |
| refractive index | nD79 1.4283 |
| FEMA | 2554 | 1-HEXADECANOL |
| Fp | 275 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether |
| pka | 15.20±0.10(Predicted) |
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Cetyl Alcohol has become an indispensable component in the production of paints, plastics, and lubricants in recent years, acting as both surfactant and emulsifier. With its long-chain alkyl structure providing effective surface tension reduction while simultaneously improving oil-water mixed systems stability. When used as a basic raw material in lubricants it significantly reduces friction loss; additionally it can serve as plasticizer to increase flexibility and processing performance when synthesizing polymer materials.
Food industries increasingly utilize Cetyl Alcohol’s thickening and antiseptic capabilities as food additives in products like candy, biscuits and bread. Cetyl Alcohol works to adjust texture of food products while increasing shelf life while imparting delicate flavor profiles; its use must strictly comply with food safety standards to ensure it falls within compliance levels and does not increase costs associated with compliance requirements.
Cetyl Alcohol’s medical applications are especially noteworthy. Cetyl Alcohol is widely used as an excipient in suppositories and sustained-release formulations to enhance therapeutic effects by controlling drug release rate; for example in suppositories it increases melting point to maintain matrix morphological stability; in sustained-release tablets the permeability barrier layer it forms can accurately control drug release time; furthermore its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help treat skin inflammation as well as wound repair.
Cetyl Alcohol’s many applications in everyday chemical industry use are plentiful. Acting as both an emollient and emulsifier in skin care products, Cetyl Alcohol helps increase moisturization while simultaneously improving product texture. Shampoo and conditioner benefit from its lubricating effect to reduce friction damage while improving formula stability; its film-forming properties enable long-lasting make-up effects.
Cetyl Alcohol water evaporation inhibitor compounded with ethanol can significantly reduce reservoir water resource loss in arid areas with an inhibition rate exceeding 45% with no negative impact on aquatic ecology. Furthermore, via surface modification technology it can convert hydrophilic nanosilica materials to hydrophobic ones thereby significantly improving dispersibility within organic matrixes as well as expanding functionality of composite materials.
Cetyl Alcohol has also demonstrated great promise as an asphalt modifier, adding resistance to both high and low temperatures as well as improving crack resistance and durability of road paving materials while simplifying production, lowering risk of stratification, and offering new ideas for transportation infrastructure construction.
Cetyl Alcohol stands out from its competition due to its broad application. As a long-chain fatty alcohol, its unique molecular structure boasts both hydrophilic hydroxyl groups and hydrophobic alkyl chains with both hydrophilic hydroxyl groups and hydrophobic alkyl chains allowing it to adapt easily to systems with different polarities, making Cetyl alcohol indispensable in applications ranging from emulsification, thickening, lubrication and other situations requiring thickening such as chemical emulsions or pharmaceutical sustained-release dosage forms; thanks to Cetyl’s versatile chemical properties it ensures success no matter the setting – even when used daily chemical emulsions or controlled release pharmaceutical sustained release dosage forms it relies solely on its unique chemical properties for improved stability or controlled release controlled release pharmaceutical sustained-release dosage forms it depends solely on its unique chemical properties for maximum performance
Safety is of utmost importance in multiple industries, from pharmaceutical and food industries to agriculture. Although dust explosions must be prevented, Cetyl Alcohol’s low toxicity and mild irritation make its impact on human bodies and the environment manageable within compliant use conditions. Application cases in pharmaceutical and food fields further demonstrate its long-term safety as regulated use cases provide evidence.
Production process maturity and standardization is another of its many advantages. Modern industries can quickly produce high-purity Cetyl Alcohol using advanced high-pressure hydrogenation and distillation technology, and products of various specifications (CP, USP, EP etc) meet the specific needs of various industries – for instance pharmaceutical grade products must satisfy strict indicators like heavy metal residue of less than 0.1% while ignition residue of 0.01 percent while industrial-grade products pay more attention to costs and batch supply capabilities.
Cetyl Alcohol’s environmental protective properties have increasingly come into focus. Its natural source preparation path aligns with green chemistry principles, while energy consumption and emissions associated with industrial synthesis processes have been steadily reduced with technical optimization. As an integral component of sustainable production systems, its uses have expanded substantially through various industries by supporting biodegradable materials development as well as environmentally friendly coating applications, further expanding their application boundaries.
Overall, Cetyl Alcohol has established itself as an indispensable basic raw material in fine chemicals due to its chemical properties, process maturity and cross-industry applicability. As more sustainable technologies emerge and their application potential unfolds further, more opportunities for industrial innovation should become apparent.
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