• Behenyl Alcohol - C22
  • Ceto Stearyl Alcohol - C16, C18
  • Cetyl Alcohol - C16
  • Decyl Alcohol - C10
  • Hexyl Alcohol - C6
  • Lauryl - Cetyl Alcohol C12, C16
  • Lauryl - Myristyl Alcohol C12, C14
  • Lauryl Alcohol - C12
  • Lauryl Stearyl Alcohol - C12, C18
  • Myristyl Alcohol - C14
  • Octyl - Decyl Alcohol - C8, C10
  • Octyl Alcohol - C8
  • Oleyl Alcohol - C20
  • Stearyl Alcohol - C18

Behenyl Alcohol - C22

Benehyl alcohol also known as docosanol, is a saturated fatty alcohol used traditionally as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics, and nutritional supplement.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Docosan-1-ol

Other Names: Behenic alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Cachalot BE-22, 1-Docosanol, n-Docosanol, Docosyl alcohol, Emery 3304

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

661-19-8

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C22H46O

Molar Mass

326.609 g/mol

Melting Point

70 0C to 19 0C

Boiling Point

180 0C to 360 0C

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Ceto Stearyl Alcohol - C16, C18

It is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl and stearyl alcohols and is classified as a fatty alcohol. It is used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam boosting surfactant as well as an aqueous and non aqueous viscosity increasing agent. It imparts an emollient feel to the skin and can be used in water in oil emulsions, oil in water emulsions and anhydrous formulations. It is commonly used in hair conditioners and other hair products. Derivatives of the detergent range C16 to C18 alcohols are also used in light and heavy duty detergents, laundry pre-softeners, hard surface cleaners, disinfectant, cleaners, metal cleaners, textile processing, pulp and paper processing, wastepaper deinking, agricultural uses in pesticides and soil conditioners, and in metal working as surface lubricants.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Ceto-Stearyl Alcohol

Other names: Cetearyl alcohol, Cetylstearyl alcohol, Cetyl/Stearyl alcohol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

67762-27-0

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C34H72O2

Molecular weight

512.948 g/mol

Melting Point/Range

48 0C – 56 0C

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Cetyl Alcohol - C16

Cetyl alcohol, also known as palmityl alcohol. At room temperature, cetyl alcohol takes the form of a waxy white solid or flakes. Modern production is based around the reduction of Palmitic acid, which is obtained from palm oil.

Application

Cetyl alcohol is used in the cosmetic industry as an opacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions. It is also employed as a lubricant for nuts and bolts, and is the active ingredient in some “liquid pool covers” (forming a surface layer to reduce evaporation and retain heat.).

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Hexadecan-1-ol

Other Names: Cetanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethal, Ethol, Hexadecanol, Hexadecyl alcohol, Palmityl alcohol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

36653-82-4

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C16H34O

Molar Mass

242.45 g/mol

Odor

Very Faint

Appearance

White Crystals or Flakes

Density

0.811 g/cm3

Melting Point

49.3 0C

Boiling Point

344 0C

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Solubility

Very soluble in ether, benzene, chloroform, soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in alcohol

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Decyl Alcohol - C10

It is a straight chain fatty alcohol with ten carbon atoms, it is a colorless viscous liquid that is insoluble in water and has a strong sweet fat-like odor.

Applications

Decyl alcohol can be used for the production of plasticizers, lubricants, surfactants and solvents. It is also used to study the thermal properties of polymer-monolithic stationary phases. Furthermore, it can used to enhance homomeric glycine receptor function. In addition to this, it is used in daily flavor, food flavor and cosmetics.

Others: To manufacture oxazolines for paint binders, corrosion inhibitors and antifreeze agents. It is also used for the manufacture of flotation agents for mining and polyol esters used as lubricants in metal working. It also find applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, textiles, paper emulsion polymerization, paints, crop protection and brewing industries.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Decan-1-ol

Other Names: Decyl Alcohol, n-decyl alcohol, capric alcohol, epal 10, antak, agent 504

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

112-30-1

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C10H21OH

Molar Mass

158.28 g/mol

Odor

Sweet fat-like

Appearance

Viscous liquid

Density

0.8297 g/cm3 (20 0C)

Melting Point

6.4 0C

Boiling Point

232.9 0C

Solubility in Water

37 mg/L (20 0C)

Viscocity

12.048 mPa.s (@ 25 0C)

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Hexyl Alcohol - C6

Hexyl Alcohol is an organic alcohol with a 6-carbon chain and a condensed structural formula of CH3(CH2)5OH. It is a colorless liquid slightly soluble in water, but miscible with diethyl ether and ethanol.

Applications

It is used in perfume industry as well as used for edible coconut formula, berries and various types of fruit flavor. It is used as solvents and analytical reagents, also used in the pharmaceutical industry for preservatives and sleeping pills.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: 1-Hexanol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

111-27-3

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C6H14O

Molar Mass

102.177 g/mol

Density

0.82 g/cm3(20 0C)

Melting Point

- 45 0C

Boiling Point

157 0C

Solubility in Water

5.9 g/L (20 0C)

THERMOCHEMISTRY

Heat Capacity (C)

243.2 J K-1 mol-1

Std Enthalpy of Formation (ΔfHo298)

-377.5 kJ/mol

Std Enthalpy of Combustion (ΔcHo298)

-3.98437 MJ/mol

HAZARDS

NFPA 704

  

Flash Point

59 0C

Auto Ignition Temperature

293 0C

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Lauryl - Cetyl Alcohol C12, C16

Derivatives of the detergent range C12 to C16 alcohols are used in light and heavy-duty detergents, laundry pre-softeners, hard surface cleaners, disinfectant, cleaners, metal cleaners, textile processing, pulp and paper processing wastepaper deinking, agricultural uses in pesticides and soil conditioners, and in metalworking as surface lubricants.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Lauryl-Cetyl Alcohol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

68855-56-1

PROPERTIES

Molecular Weight

195.30

Appearance

Colorless liquid to white semi solid

Odor

Mild fatty odor

Melting Point/Range

18 0C – 23 0C

Boiling point/Range

250 0C – 295 0C

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Lauryl - Myristyl Alcohol C12, C14

It is a mix of C12 (laurel alcohol) and C14 (myristyl alcohol) fatty alcohols.

Applications

Chemical Derivatives Ether sulfates, Alkoxylates, APGs, Sulfates, Esters
Household Care Alkoxylates, Ether sulfates, APGs, Sulfates, Esters
Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Ether sulfates, APGs, Sulfates, Esters, Alkoxylates
Lubricants and Greases Phosphate esters for extreme pressure additives
Oilfield Chemicals Esters, Ethoxylates
Paints , Coatings & Inks Glycidyl ether reactive diluents for epoxy resins
Polymers & Plastics Glycidyl ether reactive diluents for epoxy resins
Textile Chemicals Esters, Ethoxylates

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Lauryl-Myristyl Alcohol

Other Names: Dodecanol Tetradecanol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

67762-41-8

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C26H54O

Appearance

Colorless liquid

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Lauryl Alcohol - C12

Lauryl Alcohol is an organic compound produced industrially from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. It is tasteless and colorless with a floral odor.

Applications

Lauryl alcohol or Dodecanol is used to make surfactants, lubricating oils, pharmaceuticals in the formation of monolithic polymers and as a flavor enhancing food additive. Dodecanol is used as an emollient in cosmetics industry. It is also the precursor to Dodecanol, an important fragrance.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Dodecan-1-ol

Other Names: Dodecanol, 1-Dodecanol,Dodecyl alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

112-53-8

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C12H26O

Molar Mass

126.34 g/mol

Odor

Floral

Appearance

Colorless Solid

Density

0.8309

Melting Point

24 0C

Boiling Point

259 0C

Solubility in Water

0.004 g/L

Solubility in Ethanol and Diethyl Ether

Soluble

Flash Point

127 0C

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Lauryl Stearyl Alcohol - C12, C18

C12-C18 fatty alcohol finds use as a solvent in the production of detergents and surfactants. It is also used as an emulsifier, emollient, and thickener in the cosmetic and food industry. These alcohols (C12-C18) are used in light and heavy duty detergents, laundry pre-softeners, hard surface cleaners, disinfectant, cleaners, metal cleaners, textile processing, pulp and paper processing wastepaper deinking, agricultural uses in pesticides and soil conditioners, and in metalworking as surface lubricants, etc.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Lauryl-Stearyl Alcohol

Other names: Dedecanol, tetradecanol, hexadecanol, octadecanol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

67762-25-8

PROPERTIES

Appearance

Clear, Colorless liquid

Odor

Mild sweet pungent odor

Melting Point/Range

20 0C – 23 0C

Boiling point/Range

274 0C

Flash point

135 0C

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Myristyl Alcohol - C14

Myristyl Alcohol or 1-Tetradecanol is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol, it can be found in palm oil and coconut oil. It is produced by hydrogenation of Myristic acid or its esters.

Applications

Myristyl alcohol is used as an ingredient in cosmetics such as cold creams for its emollient properties. It is also used as an intermediate in the chemical synthesis of other products such as surfactants. Derivatives of Myristyl alcohol is used in light and heavy duty detergents, laundry pre-softeners, hard surface cleaners, disinfectant, cleaners, metal cleaners, textile processing, pulp and paper processing, wastepaper deinking, agricultural uses in pesticides and soil conditioners, and in metalworking as surface lubricants.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Tetradecan-1-ol

Other Names: Myristyl alcohol, Tetradecyl alcohol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

112-72-1

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C14H30O

Molar Mass

214.39 g/mol

Appearance

Colorless Solid

Density

0.824 g/cm3

Melting Point

38 0C

Boiling Point

>260 0C

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Octyl - Decyl Alcohol - C8, C10

Octyl/Decyl alcohol is a process mixture consisting primarily of Octyl (C8) and Decyl (C10) alcohols that conform to the formula: C8H17OH, C10H23OH.

Applications

It is used in Construction Chemicals (Wall Board – Surface Forming Adhesive), Adhesives and Sealants (Glycidyl ether reactive diluents for epoxy resins), Agricultural Chemicals (Dispersant), Chemical Derivatives (Ether sulfates, Alkoxylates, APGs, Sulfates, Esters), Household Care (Esters, Alkoxylates, Ether sulfates, APGs, Sulfates, Esters),Oilfield Chemicals (Ethoxylates, Esters), Paints, Coatings & Inks (Ink solvent, Glycidel ether reactive diluents for epoxy resins), Paper Chemicals (Defoamers), Polymers & Plastics (Diester & Trimellitate Ester Plasticizers), Textile Chemicals (Esters, Ethoxylates), Tobacco (Sucker Control).

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: 1-Decanol - 1-Octanol (1:1) 

Other Names: Octyl Decyl Alcohol, Octanol

Decanol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

85566-12-7

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Octyl Alcohol - C8

Octyl Alcohol is colorless oily liquid, it has dry sweet and sharp aroma, and also has citrus, orange peel and rose flavor, it also has grease and fruit smell, as well as sweet and slight grass flavor.

Applications

Mainly used in the production of plasticizers, extractants, stabilizers, and also used as solvents and spices intermediates. Can be used as raw material for perfume, octyl aldehyde, octanoic acid and its ester, and also be used as solvent, antifoaming agent and lubricating oil additive.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Octan-1-ol

Other Names: 1-Octanol, n-Octanol, Octyl Alcohol, Capryl Alcohol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

111-87-5

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C8H18O

Molar Mass

130.231 g/mol

Odor

Aromatic

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Density

0.83 g/cm3(20 0C)

Melting Point

- 16 0C

Boiling Point

195 0C

Solubility in Water

0.3 g/L (20 0C)

Viscocity

7.36 cP

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Oleyl Alcohol - C20

Oleyl alcohol or octadecenol or cis-9-octadecen-1-ol, is an unsaturated fatty alcohol with the molecular formula C18H36O or the condensed structural formula CH3(CH2)7-CH=CH-(CH2)8OH. It can be produced by the hydrogenation of oleic acid esters, which can be obtained naturally from beef fat, fish oil and in particular olive oil (from which it gains its name).

Applications

It has use as nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, emollient and thickener in skin creams, lotions and many other cosmetic products including shampoos and hair conditioners. It has also been investigated as a carrier for delivering medications through the skin of mucus membranes; particularly in lungs.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: (Z)-Octadec-9-en-1-ol

Other Names: Octadecanol, cis-9-Octadecan-1-ol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

143-28-2

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C18H36O

Molar Mass

268.478 g/mol

Density

0.845 to 0.855 g/cm3

Melting Point

13 0C to 19 0C

Boiling Point

330 0C to 360 0C

Solubility in water

Insoluble

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Stearyl Alcohol - C18

Stearyl alcohol is prepared from Stearic acid or some fats by the process of catalytic hydrogenation. It takes the form of white granules or flakes, which are insoluble in water and has low toxicity.

Applications

It has a wide range if uses as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes and cosmetics. It is used as an emollient (skin softener), emulsifier, and thickener in ointments of various sports, and widely used as hair coating in shampoos and hair conditioners. It is also used in heavy-duty detergents, laundry pre-softeners, hard surface cleaners, disinfectant, cleaners, metal cleaners, textile processing, wastepaper deinking, agricultural uses in pesticides and soil conditioners.

NAMES

IUPAC NAME: Octadecan-1-ol

Other Names: Octadecyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol

IDENTIFIERS

CAS Number

112-92-5

PROPERTIES

Chemical Formula

C18H38O

Molar Mass

270.49 g/mol

Appearance

White Solids

Density

0.812 g/cm3

Melting Point

59.4 0C to 59.8 0C

Boiling Point

210 0C

Solubility in water

1.1 x 10-3 mg/L

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