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Behenyl Alcohol | 661-19-8

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Behenyl Alcohol | 661-19-8

CAS No:
661-19-8
Application:
1. Cosmetic & Personal Care Applications, 2. Industrial & Home Care Applications
Form:
Solid
Molecular Formula:
C22H46O
Molecular Weight:
326.61
Melting Point:
74–78 °c
Boiling Point:
420 °c
Flash Point:
210 °c
Solubility:
Insoluble In Water; Soluble In Alcohols, Chloroform, Ether, Oils
Manufacturing Country:
India
Synonyms:
Docosanol1-DocosanolDocosyl alcohol

Behenyl Alcohol MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or Specification

Chemtom is a leading supplier and exporter of Behenyl Alcohol (CAS 661-19-8) from India, serving cosmetic, personal care and specialty chemical manufacturers worldwide with consistent quality and dependable bulk supply.

What is Behenyl Alcohol?

Behenyl Alcohol is a conditioning agent used in moisturizers & conditioners formulations. It improves softness, slip and manageability of hair and skin while reducing static and dryness. It has a molecular formula of C22H46O and a molecular weight of 326.61 g/mol and is supplied as a solid.

Also known as: Docosanol, 1-Docosanol, Docosyl alcohol.

Technical Specifications:

  • • CAS Number: 661-19-8
  • • Molecular Formula: C22H46O
  • • Molecular Weight: 326.61 g/mol
  • • Physical Form: Solid
  • • Melting Point: 74–78 °c
  • • Boiling Point: 420 °c
  • • Flash Point: 210 °c
  • • Solubility: Insoluble In Water; Soluble In Alcohols, Chloroform, Ether, Oils

Key Applications of Behenyl Alcohol:

  • • 1. Cosmetic & Personal Care Applications
  • • 2. Industrial & Home Care Applications

Benefits in Formulation:

  • • Works as a conditioning agent that improves softness, slip and manageability of hair and skin while reducing static and dryness
  • • Good compatibility with common cosmetic actives, oils, surfactants and polymers
  • • Helps manufacturers achieve consistent batch-to-batch product performance

Industries We Serve:

  • • Cosmetic and personal care manufacturers
  • • Hair care and skin care brands
  • • Toiletries and oral care producers
  • • Contract (third-party) manufacturers
  • • Distributors and bulk buyers

Why Buy Behenyl Alcohol from Chemtom?

  • • Quality Assured: Every batch is checked for purity, appearance and specification compliance
  • • Complete Documentation: COA, MSDS/SDS and TDS available on request
  • • Flexible Packaging: Drums, carboys, bags and customised pack sizes for trial and bulk orders
  • • Global Reach: Prompt dispatch across India and reliable export logistics
  • • Competitive Pricing: Bulk and repeat-order pricing tailored to your volume

Contact Chemtom today for Behenyl Alcohol price, samples and technical support.

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Behenyl Alcohol | 661-19-8 (Origin: India)