« Back« PrevNext »
Overview
General
Product Name:
Decanol
Description:
Cetyl Alcohol (1-hexadecanol) is a waxy white solid or flakes used in personal care and cosmetic formulations as a thickener, emulsifier, and emollient. It improves texture, stability, and moisture retention in creams, lotions, and conditioners. It is also used in industrial lubricants and as a processing aid.
Identifiers
Chemical Name:
1-Decanol (Decyl Alcohol, C10)
EC#:
n/a
CAS#:
112-30-1
Synonyms:
n-Decyl Alcohol, Capric Alcohol
Molecular Formula:
C₁₀H₂₂O
Classifications
Product Groups:
Fatty Alcohols
Product Sub-Groups:
Emollients
Tags
Industries:
- Personal Care
- Industrial Applications
Market Segments:
- Cosmetics
- LubricantsSurfactants
Applications:
- Plasticizers
- Detergents
- Solvents
Functions:
- Emollient
- Emulsifier
- Solvent
Properties
Properties
| Property Name | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance (25°C) | Colorless to light yellow viscous liquid | -- |
| Odor | Characteristic aromatic | -- |
| Melting Point | 6 | °C |
| Boiling Point | 232 | °C |
| Molecular Weight | 158.28 | g/mol |
| Density | 0.829 | g/cm³ |
| Solubility in Water | Insoluble | -- |
| Solubility in Organic Solvents | Soluble in ethanol, ether | -- |
Documents
Documents
| Name | Category | Language |
|---|---|---|
 Decanol SDS (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | EN |
| Decanol TDS (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Technical Data Sheet (TDS) | EN |
