Myristyl-Cetyl Alcohol (C14-16)
Industrial Applications
Myristyl-Cetyl Alcohol (C14-16) is a fatty alcohol widely used in the personal care and cosmetics industry as an emollient, thickening agent, and stabilizer. It is commonly incorporated into creams, lotions, hair conditioners, and other skin and hair care products to improve texture, provide moisturizing properties, and enhance formulation stability. Industrially, it is used as a lubricant in polymer processing and as an intermediate in surfactant production due to its fatty alcohol properties.
Physical Properties
Myristyl-Cetyl Alcohol (C14-16) appears as a transparent, oily liquid. It is insoluble in water but miscible with many organic solvents and oils. The compound is chemically stable, exhibits low volatility, and has low toxicity, making it suitable for use in both personal care formulations and industrial applications requiring controlled viscosity and emollient properties.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- C14-16 Alcohol
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- C14-16
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