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Octadecanol Natural Fatty Alcohol C18
RAW MATERIAL
C18

Octadecanol Natural Fatty Alcohol C18

Octadecanol Natural Fatty Alcohol C18 is a white crystalline fatty alcohol used in surfactant, detergent, cosmetic, and related industrial formulations.

Chemical Name
Octadecanol
Molecular Weight
270.49 g/mol
Molecular Formula
C18H38O
EINECS
204-017-6
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Description

Octadecanol Natural Fatty Alcohol C18 is a long-chain fatty alcohol supplied as white crystalline flakes or particles. Also known as 1-Octadecanol, this C18 fatty alcohol is insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene, and acetone. It is used as a raw material in surfactant, cosmetic, detergent, and other industrial formulations. Commercial grades are evaluated by melting range, color, acid value, saponification value, iodine value, hydroxyl value, moisture, carbonyl value, and principal component content.
KEY PROPERTIES

Product Characteristics

White crystalline flakes or particles.
Insoluble in water.
Soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene, and acetone.
Long-chain C18 fatty alcohol suitable for surfactant, detergent, and cosmetic applications.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Data

Specification High Grade 1st Grade Tech Grade
Appearance White crystalline (30°C) White crystalline (30°C) White crystalline (30°C)
Melting Temperature, °C 55-61 55-61 55-61
Color Hazen <10 <15 <30
Acid Value, mgKOH/g <0.1 <0.2 <0.3
Saponification Value, mgKOH/g <0.5 <0.8 <1.0
Iodine Value, g I₂/100g <0.5 <1.0 <1.5
Hydroxyl Value, mgKOH/g 200-240 200-220 200-220
Alkane Content, wt % (Mass Fraction) <0.5 <1.0 <1.5
Moisture, wt % (Mass Fraction) ≤0.15 ≤0.15 ≤0.15
Carbonyl Value, ppm <300 <500 <1000
Principal Component Content, wt % (Mass Fraction) >98 >97 >96
APPLICATIONS

Typical Uses

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Used as a raw material for surface-active agent formulations.
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Used in cosmetic formulations.
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Used in detergent formulations.
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Used in spice-production applications.
STORAGE & HANDLING

Handling Guidance

Store in suitable sealed packaging in a clean, dry, and appropriately ventilated storage area. Protect from direct sunlight, moisture, and incompatible chemical materials. Keep the product packaging properly closed to preserve product quality during storage. Storage and handling requirements should follow the actual supplier SDS, COA, and technical documentation.
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