Stearyl Alcohol C18-98 - High-Purity Vegetable-Derived Fatty Alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol C18-98 is a high-purity long-chain fatty alcohol containing approximately 98% C18 alcohol. Chemically known as Octadecan-1-ol, it has CAS number 112-92-5, EC number 204-017-6 and molecular formula C₁₈H₃₈O.

Stearyl Alcohol is widely used in cosmetics and personal care as an emollient and formulation-structuring ingredient. It contributes to a soft skin feel while increasing the body, consistency and richness of creams, lotions and other emulsions. The European cosmetic ingredient inventory recognizes its emollient, emulsion-stabilizing and viscosity-controlling functions.

As a long-chain fatty alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol can reinforce the internal structure of emulsions and help control viscosity. It is commonly used alongside primary emulsifiers in creams, conditioners and lotions to improve physical stability, texture and application characteristics.

Stearyl Alcohol C18-98 is suitable for moisturizers, creams, conditioners, shampoos, ointments, cosmetic emulsions and topical formulations. Its waxy fatty-alcohol structure also supports selected applications in lubricants, greases, polishes, coatings, wax formulations and industrial chemicals.