Cetyl Alcohol
| PROPERTIES & USAGE | ||
| Properties | Usage | |
| Chemical formula | C16H34O | opacifier in shampoos |
| Boiling point | 344 °C (651 °F; 617 K) | emollient |
| Density | 0.811 g/cm3 | emulsifier or thickening agent |
| Melting point | 49.3 °C (120.7 °F; 322.4 K) | lubricant |
| Molar mass | 242.45 g·mol−1 | |