Hexadecanol (synonyms: Cetyl Alcohol, Palmityl Alcohol, 1-Hexadecanol) is a long-chain saturated fatty alcohol. It appears as a white crystalline solid with a waxy texture and is solid at room temperature.The product is usually produced from natural palm oil, coconut oil, or by synthetic methods. It features emulsifying, thickening, lubricating, moisturizing and film-forming properties, with stable chemical properties. It is widely used in daily chemicals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial fields.

1. Cosmetics & Daily Chemicals：Used as an emulsifier, thickener, emollient and pearlescent agent in creams, lotions, shampoos, hair conditioners, lipsticks, soaps, etc., to improve product stability and skin feel.
2. Pharmaceutical Field：Used as a pharmaceutical excipient, and as a base and emulsifying stabilizer for ointments and creams.
3. Industrial Applications：Used in the synthesis of surfactants, textile auxiliaries, lubricants, plasticizers, defoamers, metalworking lubricants, etc.
4. Food Additive：Used in small amounts as a flavor carrier and anti-caking agent for food (compliant with FEMA and FDA standards).