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Cetyl Alcohol or 1-Hexadecanol or Palmityl Alcohol
CAS Number: 36653-82-4
Molecular Formula: C16H34O
Molecular Weight: 242.44
Cetyl Alcohol or 1-Hexadecanol or Palmityl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol or 1-Hexadecanol or Palmityl 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 can also be used as a non-ionic co-surfactant in emulsion applications. Cetyl alcohol is sometimes included in medications used for the treatment of eczema.
Cetyl Alcohol USP NF Grade Specifications:
C16H34O --- 242.44
1-Hexadecanol CAS 36653-82-4
UNII: 936JST6JCN
DEFINITION
Cetyl Alcohol contains NLT 90.0% and NMT 102.0% of cetyl alcohol (C16H34O), the remainder consisting chiefly of related alcohols. It is obtained from sources of vegetable, animal, or synthetic origin.
IDENTIFICATION
A. Chromatographic Identity: To pass the test.
Residue on Ignition: NMT 0.1%, determined on 2 g.
Limit of Related Fatty Alcohols: To pass the test.
Fats and Fixed Oils, Acid Value: ;NMT 2
Fats and Fixed Oils, Hydroxyl Value: 218–238
Fats and Fixed Oils, Iodine Value: NMT 5
Water Determination: NMT 0.5%
Cetyl Alcohol BP Ph Eur Grade Specifications:
Action and use: Excipient.
DEFINITION
Mixture of solid alcohols, mainly hexadecan-1-ol (C16H34O; Mr 242.4), of animal or vegetable origin.
Content: Minimum 95.0 per cent of C16H34O.
CHARACTERS
Appearance: White or almost white, unctuous mass, powder, flakes or granules.
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble or sparingly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent). When melted, it is miscible with vegetable and animal oils, with liquid paraffin and with melted wool fat.
IDENTIFICATION
Examine the chromatogram: To pass the test.
TESTS
Appearance of solution: The solution is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution.
Melting point: 46C to 52C.
Acid value: Maximum 1.0.
Hydroxyl value: 218 to 238.
Iodine value: Maximum 2.0.
Saponification value: Maximum 2.0.
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