Cetyl Alcohol
C16H34O
242.44
1-Hexadecanol [36653-82-4]
1-Hexadecanol [36653-82-4]
DEFINITION
Cetyl Alcohol contains NLT 90.0% and NMT 102.0% of cetyl alcohol (C16H34O), the remainder consisting chiefly of related alcohols. It is obtained from sources of vegetable, animal, or synthetic origin.
USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE
USP Cetyl Alcohol RSUSP Lauryl Alcohol RS
USP Myristyl Alcohol RS
USP Oleyl Alcohol RS
USP Stearyl Alcohol RS