CAS 8005-44-5
Cetearyl Alcohol
CAS 8005-44-5C34H72O2512.9 g/mol
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol widely used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emulsifier and stabilizer. It combines hexadecan-1-ol and octadecan-1-ol, providing a versatile ingredient that improves texture and enhances moisture retention. Commonly seen in lotions, creams, and hair conditioners, it plays a significant role in the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries, ensuring stability and enhancing product efficacy. This product is supplied in granular form, making it easy to incorporate into formulations, and packaged in 25 kg bags from Bodar Industries.
Main applicationCosmetics and personal care — serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer
Cetearyl Alcohol is vital in the formulation of many cosmetics and personal care products, where texture and moisture retention are crucial for consumer satisfaction. Its ability to stabilize emulsions makes it an essential ingredient in various industries, particularly in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, streamlining the production process and enhancing product performance.
Also known as
- Cetearyl alcohol
- hexadecan-1-ol
- octadecan-1-ol
- Cetyl/stearyl alcohol
- Cetostearyl alcohol [NF]
- LANETTE AOK
- SCHEMBL1091511
- SCHEMBL27383464
- C34H72O2
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg packages from Bodar Industries
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 8005-44-5
- Chemical formula
- C34H72O2
- Molecular weight
- 512.9 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Granular
Cetearyl Alcohol consists of a mixture of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohols, represented by the molecular formula C34H72O2 and a molecular weight of 512.9 g/mol. This compound has excellent emulsifying properties, helping to combine oil and water in various formulations, which is critical in the cosmetics industry. When purchasing, buyers should consider the required purity and ensure they specify the desired pack size, with the standard option being 25 kg. Additionally, understanding the end-use application can inform the selection of Cetearyl Alcohol for particular formulations.
Delivery
Cetearyl Alcohol is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Cosmetics and personal care — serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer
- Hair care products — enhances moisture retention and improves texture
- Lotions and creams — provides a smooth consistency and stability
- Pharmaceuticals — used in topical formulations for its stabilizing properties
- Detergents and soaps — acts as a thickener and foam stabilizer
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves the stability of emulsions, ensuring uniformity
- Enhances the texture of products, providing a luxurious feel
- Increases moisture retention in skin and hair formulations
- Facilitates better mixing of ingredients in complex formulations
- Acts as a thickeners in formulations, optimizing product viscosity
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Cetearyl Alcohol?
The CAS registry number for Cetearyl Alcohol is 8005-44-5. Its chemical formula is C34H72O2, with a molecular weight of 512.9 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Cetearyl Alcohol?
Cetearyl Alcohol is also referred to as Cetearyl alcohol, hexadecan-1-ol;octadecan-1-ol, Cetyl/stearyl alcohol, Cetostearyl alcohol [NF], LANETTE AOK and SCHEMBL1091511. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Cetearyl Alcohol is supplied?
Cetearyl Alcohol is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Cetearyl Alcohol look like?
Cetearyl Alcohol is described as granular. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Cetearyl Alcohol used for?
Common applications include cosmetics and personal care — serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer, hair care products — enhances moisture retention and improves texture, lotions and creams — provides a smooth consistency and stability, pharmaceuticals — used in topical formulations for its stabilizing properties and detergents and soaps — acts as a thickener and foam stabilizer. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Cetearyl Alcohol?
Cetearyl Alcohol is supplied to the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Cleaning & Detergents sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Cetearyl Alcohol available in?
Available in 25 kg packages from Bodar Industries. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 62238pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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