Cetyl alcohol, 99%

Name: Cetyl alcohol, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010031

About Cetyl alcohol, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cetyl alcohol (Synthesis grade), an alcohol building block registered under CAS number 36653-82-4 at a purity of 99%. The compound has the formula C16H34O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 242.44 g/mol. The IUPAC name is hexadecan-1-ol. It is also known as 1-Hexadecanol or Palmityl alcohol.

It is supplied as a white flakes to solid. Reported physical data include a melting point of 48-52 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include cosmetics and personal care and surfactants and detergency. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and cosmetics and personal care.

Available in 500 g, 5 kg and 20 kg packs, Cetyl alcohol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Cosmetics & personal care
Surfactants & detergency

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cetyl alcohol, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010031
CAS Number	36653-82-4
IUPAC name	hexadecan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₃₄O
Molecular weight	242.44 g/mol
Exact mass	242.261
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29051700
InChIKey	BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO
PubChem CID	2682

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	White flakes to solid
Melting point	48-52 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	7.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	1-Hexadecanol, Palmityl alcohol, Cetanol, Hexadecyl alcohol, Cetaffine, N-Hexadecanol, n-Cetyl alcohol, Cetylol, n-1-Hexadecanol, Cetal, Ethal, Ethol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 36653-82-4

Reference Standard

1-Hexadecanol

CAS: 36653-82-4
Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O
MW: 242.44 g/mol

In stock

BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

1-Hexadecanol, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

CAS: 36653-82-4
Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O
MW: 242.44 g/mol

VQ-047114

Cetyl alcohol, 99%+

CAS: 36653-82-4
Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O
MW: 242.44 g/mol

VQ-010032

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cetyl alcohol, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Cetyl alcohol, 99% is 36653-82-4. It is also known as 1-Hexadecanol, Palmityl alcohol, Cetanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cetyl alcohol, 99%?

Cetyl alcohol, 99% has the molecular formula C16H34O and a molecular weight of 242.44 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hexadecan-1-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cetyl alcohol, 99% can I order?

We supply Cetyl alcohol, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 20 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cetyl alcohol, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Cetyl alcohol, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Cetyl alcohol, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cetyl alcohol, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.