Cetyl Alcohol (1-Hexadecanol, CAS 36653-82-4): The Fatty Alcohol That Gives Creams Their Body and Skin Its Soft Finish
A practical supplier guide to cetyl alcohol (1-hexadecanol, CAS 36653-82-4, C16H34O, MW ~242.44): the saturated C16 fatty alcohol that builds body, stabilizes emulsions, and softens skin feel in creams, conditioners, and pharma bases. Covers the chemistry, typical use levels (1-5%), and natural formulation pairings with squalane, soybean lecithin, mild surfactants, humectants, and brightening/exfoliating actives.
