Stearyl alcohol

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KindExcipient
ClassSurfactants & emulsifiers — fatty alcohol (emollient / co-emulsifier)
Synonyms1-Octadecanol, n-Octadecanol, Stenol
Common uses / formsEmollient, stiffening agent, co-emulsifier and viscosity builder; creams, ointments and topical emulsions.
PropertiesPredominantly C18 fatty alcohol; white waxy solid/flakes, mp ~58-59°C; water-insoluble, oil-soluble. Higher melting and stiffening than cetyl alcohol.
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsChina, India, Malaysia, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesOften blended with cetyl alcohol (cetostearyl) to tune consistency; verify C18 assay and vegetable 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, Stearyl alcohol — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-stearyl-alcohol.html