CAS 112-92-5
Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya
CAS 112-92-5C18H38O270.5 g/mol
Stearyl Alcohol, also known as Octadecan-1-ol (CAS 112-92-5), is a long-chain fatty alcohol widely used in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. It serves primarily as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent due to its excellent moisturizing properties. This granular product is manufactured by Triveni Chemicals and comes in a 25 kg pack, making it suitable for various applications across multiple sectors.
Main applicationCosmetics & Personal Care — acts as an emollient and emulsifier to enhance skin feel.
Stearyl Alcohol is significant in cosmetic formulations and pharmaceuticals for its moisturizing and emulsifying properties. Its versatility allows manufacturers to enhance the quality and efficacy of their products, making it a preferred choice in numerous industries.
Also known as
- Stearyl alcohol
- 1-OCTADECANOL
- Octadecan-1-ol
- 1-Hydroxyoctadecane
- Octadecyl alcohol
- n-Octadecanol
- Stearol
- Stearic alcohol
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Packed in 25 kg bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 112-92-5
- Chemical formula
- C18H38O
- Molecular weight
- 270.5 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Granular form, white to off-white in color.
- Density
- 0.8124 g/cm³ at 59 °C
- Density
- 0.8124 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 59.5 °C
- Boiling Point
- 210.5 °C at 15 mm Hg
Stearyl Alcohol (C18H38O) is a straight-chain fatty alcohol with a molecular weight of 270.5 g/mol. It exhibits a melting point of 59.5 °C and a boiling point of 210.5 °C at 15 mm Hg. It is primarily supplied in a granular form with a relative density of 0.81. The product is notable for its solubility in alcohol, ether, and chloroform, offering versatile utility in formulations. When purchasing, it's vital to specify the pack size, desired purity, and form to ensure suitability for specific applications.
Delivery
Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya 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 & Personal Care — acts as an emollient and emulsifier to enhance skin feel.
- Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare — used as a thickening agent in creams and ointments.
- Cleaning & Detergents — serves as a surfactant in various cleaning formulations.
- Food Processing & Beverage — functions as a stabilizing agent in food products.
- Paints, Coatings & Inks — enhances texture and consistency in coatings.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Provides a smooth texture in cosmetic products, enhancing application.
- Emollient properties ensure effective skin hydration.
- Stabilizes formulations in pharmaceutical creams and ointments.
- Increases viscosity in cleaning products, improving performance.
- Aids in textural consistency in paints and coatings applications.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
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 Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya is 112-92-5. Its chemical formula is C18H38O, with a molecular weight of 270.5 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 Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya?
Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya is also referred to as Stearyl alcohol, 1-OCTADECANOL, Octadecan-1-ol, 1-Hydroxyoctadecane, Octadecyl alcohol and n-Octadecanol. 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 Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya is supplied?
Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya 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 Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya look like?
Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya is described as granular form, white to off-white in color.. 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 Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya used for?
Common applications include cosmetics & Personal Care — acts as an emollient and emulsifier to enhance skin feel., pharmaceuticals & Healthcare — used as a thickening agent in creams and ointments., cleaning & Detergents — serves as a surfactant in various cleaning formulations., food Processing & Beverage — functions as a stabilizing agent in food products. and paints, Coatings & Inks — enhances texture and consistency in coatings.. 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 Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya?
Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents and Paints, Coatings & Inks 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 Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya available in?
Packed in 25 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Stearyl Alcohol in Kenya
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
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 8221pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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