| Product Numer: | RI431 |
| INCI Name: | Cetyl Alcohol |
| Color: | White |
| CAS Number: | 36653-82-4 |
| Shelf Life: | 24 months |
| Raw Material Source: | Coconut Oil |
| Manufacturing Process: | The triglycerides that are derived from Coconut Oils are subjected to catalytic hydrogenation and then oxidized with the help of ethylene to obtain a long chain of hydrocarbons. After that, it is oligomerized to obtain the final product by using trimethylaluminum as a catalyst. |
| Form: | Flakes |
| Flash Point: | 110 °C |
| Odor: | Very Faint |
| Solubility: | Yes |
| Grade Standard: | Industrial Grade |
| Purity (%): | 95% |
| Alternative Names: | palmityl alcohol, hexadecyl |
| Chemical Formula: | C16H34O |
| IUPAC Name: | Hexadecan-1-ol |
| Molecular Weight: | 242.44 g/mol |
| Specific Gravity: | N/A |
| Boiling Point: | 344 °C |
| PH Level: | N/A |
| HLB Value: | 15 |
| Applications: | Skin conditioners, hair conditioners, shampoos, creams, makeup products, body washes, etc. contain Cetyl Alcohol. |