Product name: Cetyl Alcohol
Synonyms: 1-Hexadecanol; Palmityl alcohol
CAS: 36653-82-4
MF: C16H34O
MW: 242.44
Cetyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol used as an emollient, co-emulsifier, and thickener in creams, lotions, and ointments.
It enhances viscosity and structure, improves spreadability, and imparts a soft, non-greasy skin feel.
Widely used in skin care, hair care, and pharmaceutical topical products to stabilize emulsions and improve sensory properties.
Its mildness and compatibility make it suitable for a wide range of personal-care formulations.
Cetyl Alcohol – Emollient & Thickener for Topical Formulations
