

Cetyl alcohol (also known as hexadecan-1-ol and palmityl alcohol) is a C-16 fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)15OH. At room temperature, cetyl alcohol takes the form of a waxy white solid or flakes. 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.
Producer:Godrej Industries
Initial boiling point and boiling range
334 °C at 1.013 hPa