In the cosmetics industry, it is used in shampoos and in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions. In the food industry, it is used as a multipurpose food additive, as a flavoring agent or in food decorations. Finally, it is used as a lubricant for nuts and bolts in the manufacturing industry.
Molar Weight | 242.44 g/mol |
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Melting Point | 49.3 °C |
Boiling Point | 344 °C |
Flash Point | 185 °C |
Density | 0.81 g/cc |
Forms | White, Flakes, Pastilles |
Synonyms: Cetanol, Hexadecanol, 1 - Hexadecanol, 1 - Hexadecyl Alcohol, Alcohol C 16, C 16 Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmityl Alcohol
Chemical Formula: C16H34O
CAS Number: 36653-82-4