Description
Stearyl alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol that is used as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics. It is also used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in ointments.
Stearyl alcohol (also known as octadecyl alcohol or 1-octadecanol) is an organic compound classified as a fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)16CH2OH. It takes the form of white granules or flakes, which are insoluble in water. It has a wide range of uses as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics. It is used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in ointments, and is widely used as a hair coating in shampoos and hair conditioners.