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Cetyl alcohol, NF

SKU 90037326 CAS 36653-82-4 Available on enquiry

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Cetyl alcohol, NF is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient, thickener, and stabilizer in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations. It appears as a white, waxy solid and is soluble in hot ethanol and oils. CAS: 36653-82-4. Molekula supplies Cetyl alcohol, NF from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037326
CAS Number: 36653-82-4
IUPAC Name: hexadecan-1-ol
EC Number: 253-149-0
Exact Mass: 242.261
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
InChIKey: BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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
PubChem CID: 2682

Synonyms

1-Hexadecanol
Cetaffine
Cetanol
cetyl alcohol
Cetylol
Hexadecan-1-ol
Hexadecyl alcohol
n-Cetyl alcohol
N-Hexadecanol
Palmityl alcohol

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: Solid or leaf-like crystals
Odour: Faint odor
Melting Point: 49.3 °C
Boiling Point: 334 °C at 760 mmHg
Water Solubility: 0.041 mg/L at 25 °C
Solubility (other solvents): Slightly soluble in alcohol; soluble in acetone; very soluble in ether, benzene, chloroform
Vapour Pressure: 6 × 10⁻⁶ mmHg at 25 °C
Refractive Index: 1.4283
pKa: pKa = 16.20

Source: PubChem CID 2682 (HSDB)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cetyl alcohol, NF used for?

Cetyl alcohol, NF is commonly used as an emollient, thickening agent, and stabilizer in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Cetyl alcohol, NF?

The chemical formula is C16H34O, and the molecular weight is 242.44 g/mol.

How should Cetyl alcohol, NF be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture, and keep tightly sealed.

What grade of Cetyl alcohol, NF is available?

Molekula supplies Cetyl alcohol, NF, which meets the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and National Formulary (NF) standards.

Can Molekula supply Cetyl alcohol, NF in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Cetyl alcohol, NF in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a purchase of Cetyl alcohol, NF?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and, upon request, additional documentation such as MSDS/SDS and COO.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.