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OCTADECANOL (STEARYL ALCOHOL)

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a long-chain primary fatty alcohol consisting of a hydroxy function at C-1 of an unbranched saturated chain of 18 carbon atoms.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has a role as a plant metabolite, a human metabolite and an algal metabolite.

CAS Number: 112-92-5
IUPAC name: Octadecan-1-ol
EC Number: 204-017-6
Molecular Formula: C18H38O

Other names: Stearyl alcohol, Octadecan-1-ol, 1-OCTADECANOL, Octadecanol, 112-92-5, 1-Hydroxyoctadecane, Octadecyl alcohol, n-Octadecanol, n-1-Octadecanol, Stearol, n-Octadecyl alcohol, Stearic alcohol, Atalco S, Alfol 18, Steraffine, Polaax, Stenol, Crodacol-S, Siponol S, Siponol SC, Aldol 62, Lanol S, Sipol S, Adol 68, Decyl octyl alcohol, Cachalot S-43, Lorol 28, 1-0ctadecanol, Dytol E-46, Stearylalkohol, Usp xiii stearyl alcohol, Octadecylalkohol, C18 alcohol, Rita SA, Lanette 18, Hainol 18SS, Alcohol(C18), Custom stearyl, CO-1895, Ultrapure s, Oristar sa, Lipocol s-deo, Lipocol S, Stearyl alcohol s, Crodacol s95, Stearyl alcohol pc, Alfol 18 alcohol, Aec stearyl alcohol, Crodacol s-95, Kalcohl 80, Nacol 18do alcohol, Conol 30F, Nikkol stearyl alcohol, CCRIS 3960, Sabonal c 18 95, CO-1897, Nacol 18-94 alcohol, Nacol 18-98 alcohol, Nacol 18-99 alcohol, Conol 1675, HSDB 1082, Octadecanol NF, NSC 5379, NSC-5379, EINECS 204-017-6, UNII-2KR89I4H1Y, BRN 1362907, 2KR89I4H1Y, DTXSID8026935, CHEBI:32154, OCTADECENOL-, AI3-01330, NSC5379, CO 1895F, MFCD00002823, STEARYL ALCOHOL 98/F, STEARYL ALCOHOL 98/P, DTXCID306935, N-OCTADECYL-D37 ALCOHOL, EC 204-017-6, 4-01-00-01888, CACHALOT S-56 STEARYL ALCOHOL, 68911-61-5, NCGC00159369-02, NCGC00159369-04, Octadecanol, 1-, Rofamol, Crodacol S, 1-stearyl alcohol, CAS-112-92-5, Kalcohl 8098, C18H38O, Adol 62, stearylalcohol, Octanodecanol, Stearal, n-octadecylalcohol, Varonic BG, Crodacol S70, Crodacol S95NF, Stearyl alcohol NF, EINECS 272-778-1, stearyl alcohol pure, Aec cetearyl alcohol, Cachalot S-56, Philcohol 1800, Stearyl alcohol USP, Lanette 18 DEO, Crodacol 1618, Lorol C18, 86369-69-9, Alfol 1618 alcohol, Alcohol cetylstearylicus, Alfol 1618e alcohol, Alfol 1618cg alcohol, 1-Octadecanol, 95%, SSD AF (Salt/Mix), Ceteareth-20 (Salt/Mix), SCHEMBL23810, OCTADECANOL [WHO-DD], STEARYL ALCOHOL [MI], CHEMBL24640, WLN: Q18, SCHEMBL10409854, Stearyl alcohol; octadecan-1-ol, CS-D1671, HY-Y1809, Tox21_111610, LMFA05000085, 1-Octadecanol, technical grade, 80%, AKOS009031494, Tox21_111610_1, 1-Octadecanol, ReagentPlus(R), 99%, NCGC00159369-03, SY011369, 1-Octadecanol, puriss., >=99.0% (GC), FT-0761208, O0006, 1-Octadecanol, Selectophore(TM), >=99.5%, EN300-19954, D01924, A802702, L000755, Q632384, SR-01000944718, J-002873, SR-01000944718-1, Z104476204, InChI=1/C18H38O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19/h19H,2-18H2,1H

OCTADECANOL (STEARYL ALCOHOL)
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol), or 1-octadecanol, is an organic compound classified as a saturated fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)16CH2OH.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) takes the form of white granules or flakes, which are insoluble in water.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has a wide range of uses as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in ointments, and is widely used as a hair coating in shampoos and hair conditioners.
Stearyl heptanoate, the ester of stearyl alcohol and heptanoic acid (enanthic acid), is found in most cosmetic eyeliners.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has also found application as an evaporation suppressing monolayer when applied to the surface of water.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is prepared from stearic acid or some fats by the process of catalytic hydrogenation.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has low toxicity.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) occurs as hard, white, waxy pieces, flakes, or granules, which have a slight characteristic odor and a bland taste.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is found in lubricants, resins, perfumes, cosmetics, shampoos, and conditioners.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol), or 1-octadecanol, is an organic compound classified as a saturated fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)16CH2OH.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is soluble in alcohol, acetone, and ether, but insoluble in water.
Furthermore, Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is combustible.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is prepared commercially via Ziegler aluminum alkyl hydrolysis or the catalytic, high-pressure hydrogenation of stearyl acid, followed by filtration and distillation.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) may also be derived from natural fats and oils.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a long-chain primary fatty alcohol consisting of a hydroxy function at C-1 of an unbranched saturated chain of 18 carbon atoms.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has a role as a plant metabolite, a human metabolite and an algal metabolite.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a long-chain primary fatty alcohol, a fatty alcohol 18:0 and a primary alcohol.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) derives from a hydride of an octadecane.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol), or 1-octadecanol, is an organic compound classified as a saturated fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)16CH2OH.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has a wide range of uses as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in ointments, and is widely used as a hair coating in shampoos and hair conditioners.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol), the ester of stearyl alcohol and heptanoic acid (enanthic acid), is found in most cosmetic eyeliners.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has also found application as an evaporation suppressing monolayer when applied to the surface of water.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is prepared from stearic acid or some fats by the process of catalytic hydrogenation. It has low toxicity.
Historically, Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) was prepared from sperm whale oil but is now largely prepared synthetically by reduction of ethyl stearate with lithium aluminum hydride.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) by BASF is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
Mixed monolayers of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) and ethylene glycol monooctadecyl ether were studied to investigate their evaporation suppressing performance.
The rate dependence of the collapse pressure for an Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) using axisymmetric drop shape analysis has been investigated.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a 99% fatty alcohol with a carbon fatty tail length of 18.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a great non-comedogenic moisturizing agent.
Non-comedogenic ingredients are highly desired in various skin care products, because these do not clog the pores in the skin.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) takes the form of white granules or flakes, which are insoluble in water.
This makes Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) an excellent choice for a wide range of products like body lotions, shampoos, make-up products, soaps, and skin creams.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is also a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer, making it a useful additive in many products.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol), Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol are long chain fatty alcohols.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a white, waxy solid with a faint odor, while Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol are clear, colorless liquids.
These three ingredients are found in a wide variety of products such as hair conditioners, foundations, eye makeup, skin moisturizers, skin cleansers and other skin care products.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol), Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol help to form emulsions and prevent an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components.

These ingredients also reduce the tendency of finished products to generate foam when shaken.
When used in the formulation of skin care products, Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol), Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol act as a lubricants on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft, smooth appearance.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is long chain fatty alcohol.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is prepared from stearic acid or some fats by the process of catalytic hydrogenation.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has low toxicity.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in surface-active agents, lubricants, emulsions, resins, and USP ointments and as a substitute for cetyl alcohol and antifoaming agents.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has been approved as a direct food additive (DFA) ingredient, to be used under the same manufacturing practices as the natrual alcohol product.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) also has indirect food additive (IFA) status for use in food containers.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is also used as an ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) drugs of the miscellaneous external drug product category.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is considered to be safe at a concentration of 8 percent or less.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in cosmetics as an emollient, stabilizer, antifoaming agent, emulsifier, and carrier.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as a water in oil (w/o) emulsifier to produce firm cosmetic products at ordinary temperatures.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a mixture of fatty alcohols with 16 (Cetyl Alcohol) and 18 (Stearyl Alcohol) carbon atoms.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is often sold as Cetostearyl Alcohol, C16-C18 alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol and various other names.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) and Oleyl Alcohol are mixtures of long-chain fatty alcohols.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) consists primarily of n-octadecanol, while Oleyl Alcohol is primarily unsaturated 9-n-octadecenol.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a branched chain fatty alcohol.
Fatty alcohols are higher molecular weight nonvolatile alcohols.

They are produced from natural fats and oils by reduction of the fatty acid (-COOH) grouping to the hydroxyl function (-OH).
Alternately, several completely synthetic routes yield fatty alcohols which may be structurally identical or similar to the naturally-derived alcohols.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical creams and ointments as a stiffening agent.

By increasing the viscosity of an emulsion, Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) increases its stability.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) also has some emollient and weak emulsifying properties, and is used to increase the water-holding capacity of ointments, e.g. petrolatum.
In addition, Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has been used in controlled-release tablets, suppositories, and microspheres.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has also been investigated for use as a transdermal penetration enhancer.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol), also known as 1-octadecanol, is an organic compound classified as a saturated fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)16CH2OH.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a white solid that takes the form of granules or flakes and is insoluble in water.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has a wide range of uses in various industries.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is commonly used as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is derived from sources of vegetable, animal, or synthetic origin.

It is important to note that Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is often listed on cosmetic ingredient labels as cetearyl alcohol, which is a mixture of stearyl alcohol and another fatty alcohol called cetyl alcohol.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is considered a long-chain fatty alcohol due to its 18 carbon atoms.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is derived from a variety of sources, including natural fats and oils such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and soybean oil.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can also be synthesized from petrochemical sources.
In cosmetic products, Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is often used as an emulsifier, which helps to stabilize the formulation and improve the texture of the product.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in lotions, creams, and ointments as it provides a moisturizing effect and increases the thickness or viscosity of the product.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) also acts as a thickening agent in many personal care and cosmetic products.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) helps to create a smooth consistency and enhance the product's texture.
Furthermore, Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can function as a co-emulsifier, helping to improve the stability and shelf life of emulsions.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is known for its ability to provide a soft and smooth feel to the skin, making it a popular ingredient in various skincare products.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is widely used in the cosmetic and personal care industry for its moisturizing and viscosity-enhancing properties.
However, individuals with specific allergies or sensitivities may want to check product labels and seek advice from a healthcare professional if unsure about its use in a particular product.

Consumer uses of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol):
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), coating products, anti-freeze products, finger paints, lubricants and greases and polishes and waxes.
Other release to the environment of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Other release to the environment of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can be found in products with material based on: stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material) and plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).

Widespread uses of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol):
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following products: lubricants and greases, coating products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, adhesives and sealants, non-metal-surface treatment products, washing & cleaning products, air care products, anti-freeze products and welding & soldering products.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following areas: building & construction work and agriculture, forestry and fishing.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used for the manufacture of: , mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement), machinery and vehicles, rubber products and plastic products.

Other release to the environment of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Formulation and re-packing of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol):
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, laboratory chemicals and cosmetics and personal care products.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.

Uses at industrial sites of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol):
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following products: lubricants and greases, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, coating products, adhesives and sealants, non-metal-surface treatment products and pH regulators and water treatment products.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following areas: building & construction work and mining.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, , mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement) and machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles, as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates), of substances in closed systems with minimal release and as processing aid.

Manufacture of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol):
Release to the environment of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance, formulation of mixtures, formulation in materials, in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles, as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates), as processing aid, for thermoplastic manufacture, as processing aid and of substances in closed systems with minimal release.

Molecular Weight: 270.5 g/mol
XLogP3 : 8.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
Rotatable Bond Count: 16

Exact Mass: 270.292265831 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass: 270.292265831 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 20.2Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 19
Appearance: White solid
Density: 0.812 g/cm3

Melting point: 59.4 to 59.8 °C
Boiling point: 210 °C
Solubility in water: 1.1×10−3 mg/L
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is stable to acids and alkalis and does not usually become rancid.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) should be stored in a well-closed container in a cool, dry place.
Obtained from palm oil fatty acids by esterification and catalytic hydrogenation.

Classified as a long chain Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a white solid below 56-58 ºC.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is an NF grade, biodegradable, high C18 content Stearyl Alcohol derived entirely from vegetable feedstock.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a waxy white solid with a mild soapy odor at room temperature, and finds widespread application as an opacifier, emulsion thickener/bodifier and stabilizer, viscosity stabilizer, and rinse-out hair conditioning component.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) If released to air, a vapor pressure of 2.7X10-6 mm Hg at 25 °C indicates 1-octadecanol will exist in both the vapor and particulate phases in the atmosphere.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) Vapor-phase 1-octadecanol will be degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemicallyproduced hydroxyl radicals; the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 14 hours.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) Particulate-phase 1-octadecanol will be removed from the atmosphere by wet or dry deposition.Stearyl alcohol If released to soil, 1-octadecanol is expected to have no mobility based upon an estimated Koc of 1.8X10+5.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) Volatilization from moist soil surfaces is expected to be an important fate process based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 8.4X10-4 atm-cu m/mole.
However, Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) adsorption to soil is expected to attenuate volatilization.

A percent theoretical oxygen demand value of 0.3 in 24 hrs using a Warburg test suggests that biodegradation may not be an important environmental fate process.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) If released into water, 1- octadecanol is expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment based upon the estimated Koc.
Volatilization from water surfaces is expected to be an important fate process based upon Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol)'s estimated Henry's Law constant.

Estimated volatilization halflives for a model river and model lake are 2.8 hours and 7 days, respectively.
However, volatilization from water surfaces is expected to be attenuated by adsorption to suspended solids and sediment in the water column.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) the estimated volatilization half-life from a model pond is 140 days if adsorption is considered.

An estimated BCF of 2.8X10+4 suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is very high.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol)s are aliphatic carboxylic acid with varying hydrocarbon lengths at one end of the chain joined to terminal carboxyl (-COOH) group at the other end.
The general formula is R-(CH2)n-COOH.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol)s are predominantly unbranched and those with even numbers of carbon atoms between 12 and 22 carbons long react with glycerol to form lipids (fat-soluble components of living cells) in plants, animals, and microorganisms.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol)s all have common names respectively lilk lauric (C12), MyrIstic (C14), palmitic (C16), stearic (C18), oleic (C18, unsaturated), and linoleic (C18, polyunsaturated) acids.
The saturated fatty acids have no solid bonds, while oleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid has one solid bond (also described as olefinic) and polyunsaturated fatty acids like linolenic acid contain two or more solid bonds.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) (also called Dodecanoic acid) is the main acid in coconut oil (45 - 50 percent) and palm kernel oil.
Nutmeg butter is rich in myristic acid (also called Tetradecanoic acid ) which constitutes 60-75 percent of the fatty-acid content.
Palmitic acid(also called Hexadecylic acid ) constitutes between 20 and 30 percent of most animal fats and is also an important constituent of most vegetable fats (35 - 45 percent of palm oil).

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is nature's most common long-chain fatty acids, derived from animal and vegetable fats.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is widely used as a lubricant and as an additive in industrial preparations.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the manufacture of metallic stearates, pharmaceuticals, soaps, cosmetics, and food packaging.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is also used as a softener, accelerator activator and dispersing agent in rubbers.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is the most abundant of the unsaturated fatty acids in nature.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can also act as a penetration enhancer, helping other ingredients to be absorbed more effectively into the skin.

This can be beneficial for products that contain active ingredients with specific skincare benefits.
Due to its waxy nature, stearyl alcohol can be used as a solidifying agent in cosmetic formulations.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) helps to give products such as solid creams, balms, and sticks their desired texture and consistency.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products, it is possible for some individuals to have sensitivity or allergies to this ingredient.
Apart from the cosmetic industry, Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is utilized in various other applications.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can be found in pharmaceuticals, as an ingredient in manufacturing coatings and adhesives, and even in food products as a texturizer or stabilizer.

Uses Of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol):
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as a surfactant in cosmetics.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) effectively moisturizes hands and face with pheohydrane, which is a complex derived from the microalgae Chlorella Vulgaris and hydrolyzed algin found in sea water.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a saturated alcohol of high purity and can substitute for cetyl alcohol in pharmaceutical dispensing, in cosmetic creams, for emulsions, textile oils and finishes, as antifoam agent, lubricant, viscosity agent, builder, and chemical raw material.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a long chain primary alcohol that is used in the production of emulsions, textile oils, antifoam agents, and lubricants.
Other large scale applications include the manufacture of alkyl amines, tertiary amines, ethoxylates, halides/mercaptans, and polymerization stabilizers.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) generally occurs as a mixture of solid alcohols whose primary constituent is 1-octadecanol.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) occurs naturally in sperm whale oil and has been isolated from the hyperthermophilic bacterium Pyrococcus furiosus.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has been used to model the plant epicuticular wax layer for an investigation by differential scanning calorimetry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.
The use of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) to prepare microsphere formulations for such compounds as paclitaxel and indomethacin has been described.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products and cosmetics and personal care products.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.
Other release to the environment of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is often used as an emollient in skincare products.

Emollients help to soften and soothe the skin, making it a popular ingredient in creams, lotions, and moisturizers.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, polishes and waxes and polymers.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).

Release to the environment of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) production and use as a substitute for 1-hexadecanol in pharmaceutical dispensing, in cosmetic creams, for emulsions, textile oils and finishes, as an antifoam agent, lubricant, chemical raw material, in perfumery, cosmetics, as an intermediate, surface active agent, and in resins may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products due to its emollient and thickening properties.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is found in a wide range of products such as lotions, creams, moisturizers, hair conditioners, and hair styling products.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) helps to improve the texture, viscosity, and stability of these formulations.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in skincare products as an emollient to provide moisturization and hydration to the skin.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) helps to soften and smooth the skin's surface and can be found in moisturizers, serums, anti-aging creams, and body lotions.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is often found in hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) acts as a conditioning agent, providing moisture and softness to the hair strands.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can also help improve the manageability and combability of the hair.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as an ingredient in certain pharmaceutical formulations, including ointments, creams, and topical medications.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can help provide a protective barrier on the skin and enhance the penetration and absorption of active ingredients.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in various industrial applications such as coatings, adhesives, lubricants, and wax products.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can provide beneficial properties like emulsification, lubrication, and viscosity control.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the food industry as a texturizer, emulsifier, and stabilizer.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can be found in products like chocolates, candies, and chewing gum.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products and cosmetics and personal care products.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.

Release to the environment of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can occur from industrial use: as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and as processing aid.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used in ointments of various sorts.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as a hair coating in shampoos and hair conditioners.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as a substitute for cetyl alcohol in pharmaceutical dispensing; in cosmetic creams and perfumery; in textile oils and finishes; as an antifoam agent; and in lubricants, resins, and surface active agents; Synthetic Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) has been approved as a direct and indirect food additive ingredient and as an ingredient in over-the-counter drugs.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can be found in certain cleaning and household products such as laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and surface cleaners.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can help to enhance the viscosity and provide emulsification properties.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as a lubricant additive in the manufacturing of industrial lubricants.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can help to improve the friction properties and viscosity of the lubricants.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as an ingredient in the production of plastic and rubber materials.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can provide lubrication and improved viscosity properties.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can be found in certain textile products such as fabric softeners and detergents.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as a softener and helps to reduce static cling.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can be used in certain agriculture and veterinary products such as pesticide formulations.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) can help to improve the stability and emulsification properties of these formulations.

Safety of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol):
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is generally considered to be an innocuous, nontoxic material.
However, adverse reactions to Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) present in topical preparations have been reported.

Industry Uses of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol):
Fuels and fuel additives
Intermediates
Paint additives and coating additives not described by other categories
Plasticizers
Processing aids, not otherwise listed
Processing aids, specific to petroleum production
Solvents (for cleaning and degreasing)
Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)
Surface active agents
Viscosity adjustors

Consumer Uses of Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol):
Agricultural products (non-pesticidal)
Air care products
Building/construction materials - wood and engineered wood products
Fabric, textile, and leather products not covered elsewhere
Lubricants and greases
Metal products not covered elsewhere
Non-TSCA use
Paints and coatings
Paper products
Personal care products
Plastic and rubber products not covered elsewhere
Water treatment products

General Manufacturing Information:
Industry Processing Sectors
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
All other basic organic chemical manufacturing
All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing
Construction
Oil and gas drilling, extraction, and support activities
Paint and coating manufacturing
Pesticide, fertilizer, and other agricultural chemical manufacturing
Petrochemical manufacturing
Petroleum lubricating oil and grease manufacturing
Plastic material and resin manufacturing
Primary metal manufacturing
Soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation manufacturing
Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is an fatty acid alcohol that is used industrially to form various synthetic intermediate and pharmaceuticals.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a colorless, stable liquid of sharp fatty odor.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils, mineral oil, and propylene glycol.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in essential oils for application in beverages, candy, and baked goods at 1–3 ppm.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is also available in the natural form, obtained from natural precursors.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is also termed octyl alcohol.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as a precursor to prepare esters, which is used in perfumes and flavorings.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as food additive, anti-foaming agent and emulsifier in anti-rust emulsions.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is widely involved in chemical industry for the synthesis of ethoxylates, alkyl sulfates and ether sulfates.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, waxes, and surface coatings and mainly involved in agricultural chemistry to inhibit excessive growth of tobacco plants.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is mainly used in the production of plasticizer, extractant and stabilizer, and as an intermediate of solvent and perfume.
In the field of plasticizers, Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) generally refers to 2-ethylhexanol, which is a bulk raw material of one million tons and is far more valuable than n-octanol in industry.

Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) itself is also used as a spice, blending roses, lilies and other flower fragrance as a soap flavor.
Octadecanol (stearyl alcohol) is an edible spice that is allowed to be used according to Chinese GB2760-86.
Mainly used to make coconut, pineapple, peach, chocolate and citrus flavors.