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Oleyl Alcohol | 143-28-2

Cas No :

143-28-2

Synonyms :

Form :

Liquid

Molecular Weight :

268.49

Molecular Formula :

C₁₈H₃₆O

Melting Point :

13 - 19 °C

Boiling Point :

207 °C

Solubility :

Soluble In Ethanol, Ether; Insoluble In Water

Flash Point :

268.49

Description :

Overview of Oleyl Alcohol

Oleyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol widely used in personal care and cosmetic formulations for its emollient, moisturizing, and thickening properties. Known for its ability to enhance texture, spreadability, and skin feel, it is commonly incorporated in creams, lotions, hair conditioners, and surfactant systems. Oleyl Alcohol also stabilizes emulsions and improves the overall sensory profile of formulations.

ChemicalBull supplies high-quality Oleyl Alcohol suitable for personal care, cosmetics, and industrial applications.

You may also like Capric Acid and Oleic Acid for enhancing emollient and moisturizing effects.

Applications of Oleyl Alcohol

Uses in Personal Care and Cosmetics

In creams, lotions, and body butters, it works as a moisturizer and emollient.
Improves the smoothness of the skin and the ability of formulations to spread.
Used in shampoos, conditioners, and scalp treatments to make hair soft and shiny.
It thickens formulations and stabilizes emulsions without changing the texture.

Uses in Industry and Medicine

Used in soap, cleaner, and shampoo surfactant systems.
Works as a solubilizer for the active ingredients in cosmetics and topical products.
Makes lotions, ointments, and creams work better for the senses and for their intended purposes.