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Cetostearyl Alcohol

Structure:

  • Cetostearyl Alcohol Chemical Formula: A mixture of cetyl alcohol (C₁₆H₃₃OH) and stearyl alcohol (C₁₈H₃₇OH).

  • Molecular Structure: Long-chain fatty alcohols, where cetyl alcohol has a 16-carbon chain and stearyl alcohol has an 18-carbon chain, each with a terminal hydroxyl group (-OH).

  • Geometry: Linear chain structure with a hydroxyl group at one end.

Cetostearyl Alcohol
Cetostearyl Alcohol

Uses:

  1. Emulsifier: Used as an emulsifying agent in creams and lotions.

  2. Moisturizer: Acts as an emollient and thickener in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

  3. Stabilizer: Helps to stabilize formulations and improve texture.



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