Cetyl Alcohol C16-98 - Uses, Benefits & Applications

Cetyl Alcohol C16-98 is a high-C16 fatty alcohol also chemically known as Hexadecan-1-ol. It has the molecular formula C16H34O and CAS number 36653-82-4. The product shown by Mars Oleochemicals is derived from vegetable-oil feedstocks including palm oil, palm kernel oil and coconut oil and is supplied in convenient white pastille form.

Cetyl alcohol is extensively used in cosmetic and skincare formulations because of its emollient and consistency-enhancing properties. It can be incorporated into moisturizers, creams, lotions and other emulsions where it helps provide a smoother texture, improve product body and support a pleasant application feel.

In hair care and broader personal care formulations, Cetyl Alcohol C16-98 can function as a thickening, structuring and conditioning-support ingredient. It is commonly used in conditioners, hair creams, body-care products and emulsified formulations where viscosity, stability and sensory characteristics are important.

Mars Oleochemicals supplies Cetyl Alcohol C16-98 for customers requiring vegetable-derived fatty alcohols for cosmetic and personal care manufacturing. The product is suitable for multiple formulation categories and is supplied for international commercial requirements. Buyers can contact Mars Oleochemicals for specifications, documentation, packing options and product enquiries.