Stearyl Alcohol (1-Octadecanol) is a long-chain fatty alcohol, outstanding for its thickening, emulsion-stabilizing, and excellent emollient properties. This active ingredient is widely applied as an indispensable multifunctional excipient in topical pharmaceutical formulations and personal care cosmetic products.
The raw material is produced by Jiangxi Alpha Hi-Tech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (China), one of the professional and reputable excipient manufacturers. With modern extraction and purification processes, Stearyl Alcohol from Jiangxi Alpha Hi-Tech achieves high purity, strictly controls impurities, ensures absolute consistency between production batches, and fully meets rigorous pharmacopoeia standards.
2. Stearyl Alcohol raw material information
Raw material name: Stearyl Alcohol (1-Octadecanol)
Chemical composition: Saturated fatty alcohol with 18 carbon atoms, molecular formula C18H38O.
Physical form: White granules, flakes, or waxy flakes, solid at room temperature, with a characteristic mild odor.
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water; highly soluble in alcohol (ethanol), ether, and fatty oils.
Quality standards: Complies with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), or Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP).
The raw material is strictly controlled for:
Acid value and iodine value: Controlled at extremely low levels, ensuring the material is not oxidized and has long-term stability.
Melting point: Precisely controlled within the range of 55°C - 60°C, helping to maintain a consistent structure for the finished product.
Hydrocarbon impurity ratio: Within the safe limits of pharmacopoeias, ensuring no irritation when applied to the skin.
3. Advantages of Stearyl Alcohol from Jiangxi Alpha Hi-Tech
Outstanding structuring and stability: When combined with other emulsifiers, Stearyl Alcohol creates a stable structural network, preventing creams and ointments from separating under the influence of temperature and time.
Safe and benign: Non-toxic, non-irritating, and does not cause severe pore clogging (non-comedogenic), suitable for topical formulations even on damaged skin.
Improved sensory profile: Provides a soft, smooth, non-greasy feel, helping the cream to be smooth and easily spread on the skin.
Reasonable cost - Stable supply: Produced at Jiangxi Alpha Hi-Tech's large-scale factory in China, providing a competitive production cost advantage to help optimize expenses for pharmaceutical and cosmetic enterprises.
4. Applications of Stearyl Alcohol
In pharmaceuticals (Core applications)
Ointments and topical creams: Used as a base excipient and thickening agent to adjust viscosity and consistency for topical drugs containing corticosteroids, antibiotics, or antifungals.
Suppositories: Applied as a melting point adjusting agent for rectal and vaginal suppository formulations.
In cosmetics and personal care
Creams and Lotions: Acts as an emollient to help moisturize the skin while stabilizing oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions.
Hair care products: Used in conditioners and hair masks to thicken and smooth the hair cuticle.
5. Commercial products using Stearyl Alcohol
6. Product contact information
For more information on the supply chain, technical specifications of Stearyl Alcohol, or to place an order, please contact us:
Sample/COA Request: Please contact us via email to request samples and the latest Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the raw material from the manufacturer Jiangxi Alpha Hi-Tech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Biorich Group supplies Camphor - an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) that helps relieve pain, prevent itching, and create a cooling sensation. Optimally applied in ointments, medicated oils, massage balms, and cosmetics. Contact us now to receive a sample and COA!
Ketoprofen Raw Material – International standard Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), widely used in the formulation of analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs. Contact Biorich now!
Chlorhexidine Gluconate – Highly effective antibacterial and surface antiseptic solution. Widely applied in healthcare and personal care. Contact Biorich now!
Biorich Group
Thông tin
Biorich Group provides raw materials and supply chain solutions for the pharmaceutical, nutrition, healthcare, cosmetics, food, and industrial sectors, with a global network of partners.
Main category
Loading...
Featured videos
Sign up to receive news
Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get the latest updates.