Cetyl alcohol

الكحول السيتيلي

KindExcipient
ClassSurfactants & emulsifiers — fatty alcohol (emollient / co-emulsifier)
Synonyms1-Hexadecanol, Palmityl alcohol, Cetanol, n-Hexadecanol
Common uses / formsEmollient, viscosity increaser, co-emulsifier and stiffening agent; creams, lotions, ointments and suppositories.
PropertiesPredominantly C16 fatty alcohol; white waxy solid/flakes, mp ~49°C; water-insoluble, oil-soluble. Stabilizes O/W emulsions with ionic emulsifiers.
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, India, Malaysia, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesJP monograph is 'Cetanol' (verified); specify assay (C16 purity) and palm/coconut origin.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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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