الكحول السيتيلي
| Kind | Excipient |
|---|---|
| Class | Surfactants & emulsifiers — fatty alcohol (emollient / co-emulsifier) |
| Synonyms | 1-Hexadecanol, Palmityl alcohol, Cetanol, n-Hexadecanol |
| Common uses / forms | Emollient, viscosity increaser, co-emulsifier and stiffening agent; creams, lotions, ointments and suppositories. |
| Properties | Predominantly C16 fatty alcohol; white waxy solid/flakes, mp ~49°C; water-insoluble, oil-soluble. Stabilizes O/W emulsions with ionic emulsifiers. |
| Compendia | USP, EP, BP, JP |
| Sourcing origins | China, India, Malaysia, EU |
| Dominant inbound route | Hormuz |
| Indicative price band | $$ ($10–100 / kg) |
| Indicative lead time | short (30–50 days) |
| Notes | JP monograph is 'Cetanol' (verified); specify assay (C16 purity) and palm/coconut origin. |
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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Cetyl alcohol — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-cetyl-alcohol.html