Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Molecular formula
- C₁₈H₃₈O
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Definition
Stearyl Alcohol contains NLT 90.0% and NMT 102.0% of stearyl alcohol (C18H38O), the remainder consisting chiefly of related alcohols. It is obtained from sources of vegetable, animal, or synthetic origin.
- Chemical Structure
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
Properties
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Molecular Weight | 270.5 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- USP Reference Standards
- USP Arachidyl Alcohol RS
- USP Cetyl Alcohol RS
- USP Lauryl Alcohol RS
- USP Linolenyl Alcohol RS
- USP Myristyl Alcohol RS
- USP Oleyl Alcohol RS
- USP Stearyl Alcohol RS
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
Preserve in well-closed containers.