Cetyl Alcohol Pharmaceutical Excipient Manufacturer in India
Cetyl Alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient in creams, ointments, lotions, emulsions, and other topical formulations. It functions primarily as a thickening agent, emollient, stabilizer, consistency agent, and co-emulsifier.
Pharmaceutical-grade Cetyl Alcohol helps improve the texture, viscosity, stability, and spreadability of topical pharmaceutical preparations. It can also contribute to the formation of stable emulsions and provide a smooth, protective feel to finished formulations.
Cetyl Alcohol Pharmaceutical Excipient Overview
Cetyl Alcohol is chemically known as hexadecan-1-ol or 1-hexadecanol. It is a saturated, straight-chain fatty alcohol containing 16 carbon atoms.
At room temperature, pharmaceutical-grade Cetyl Alcohol is generally supplied as a white waxy solid or flakes. It has a characteristic melting range and is practically insoluble in water.
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Profile
- Product Name: Cetyl Alcohol
- Chemical Name: Hexadecan-1-ol
- **CAS No.: 36653-82-4
- Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O
- Molecular Weight: 242.44 g/mol
- Category: Pharmaceutical Excipient
- Physical Form: White waxy solid / flakes
- Melting Point: Approximately 49–52°C
- Water Solubility: Practically insoluble
- Primary Functions: Emollient, thickener, stabilizer, consistency agent, co-emulsifier
Pharmaceutical Applications
Cetyl Alcohol is commonly used in:
- Pharmaceutical creams
- Ointments
- Lotions
- Emulsions
- Topical gels and semisolids
- Skin-care pharmaceutical preparations
- Emollient formulations
- Controlled-viscosity formulations
- Cosmetic-pharmaceutical preparations
Functional Benefits
Cetyl Alcohol provides:
- Viscosity enhancement
- Emulsion stabilization
- Emollient properties
- Improved formulation consistency
- Better spreadability
- Smooth skin feel
- Improved texture of creams and ointments
- Support for stable topical formulations
Quality and Analytical Testing
Pharmaceutical-grade Cetyl Alcohol should be evaluated according to the applicable pharmacopoeial or manufacturer specification. Typical testing may include:
- Identification
- Appearance
- Melting range
- Acid value
- Hydroxyl value
- Saponification value
- Iodine value
- Water content / loss on drying
- Residue on ignition
- Fatty alcohol composition
- Related substances, where applicable
- Heavy metals / elemental impurities, where applicable
Exact acceptance limits should be confirmed against the applicable USP/NF, Ph. Eur., BP, IP, or manufacturer-specific specification.
Cetyl Alcohol Pharmaceutical Excipient Manufacturer in India
Swapnroop offers Cetyl Alcohol for pharmaceutical formulation applications, with emphasis on consistent quality, batch control, appropriate specifications, and documentation support.
Packaging and Storage
Cetyl Alcohol should be stored in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry and well-ventilated environment. Protect the material from excessive heat, moisture, direct sunlight, and contamination.
Documentation
Documentation may include:
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Product Specification
- Technical Data Sheet
- Batch-specific documentation
- Regulatory documentation
- Packaging and shipping documentation
Why Choose Cetyl Alcohol from Swapnroop?
- Pharmaceutical excipient-focused supply
- Consistent quality
- Suitable for creams, ointments and emulsions
- Batch-specific documentation
- Bulk supply capability
- Professional pharmaceutical industry support
Detailed Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Appearance |
white to off-white crystalline powder |
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