Stearyl Alcohol

Overview

Stiffening and emulsifying fatty alcohol supplied as the free alcohol (CAS 112-92-5; C18H38O; MW 270.49 g/mol). It appears as white waxy flakes, granules, or pellets that are insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and vegetable oils, and stable when stored in well-closed containers in a cool, dry area.

Key Applications & Uses

• ●Commonly compounded into topical creams, ointments, lotions, and rectal suppositories.