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| Kind | Excipient |
|---|---|
| Class | Surfactants & emulsifiers — fatty alcohol (emollient / co-emulsifier) |
| Synonyms | 1-Octadecanol, n-Octadecanol, Stenol |
| Common uses / forms | Emollient, stiffening agent, co-emulsifier and viscosity builder; creams, ointments and topical emulsions. |
| Properties | Predominantly C18 fatty alcohol; white waxy solid/flakes, mp ~58-59°C; water-insoluble, oil-soluble. Higher melting and stiffening than cetyl alcohol. |
| Compendia | USP, EP, BP |
| Sourcing origins | China, India, Malaysia, EU |
| Dominant inbound route | Hormuz |
| Indicative price band | $$ ($10–100 / kg) |
| Indicative lead time | short (30–50 days) |
| Notes | Often blended with cetyl alcohol (cetostearyl) to tune consistency; verify C18 assay and vegetable origin. |
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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