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1. Composition & Definition:
Behenyl
Alcohol 1822 is a long-chain fatty alcohol, primarily composed of
C22 alcohol (Docosanol) with some C18 (Stearyl Alcohol). It is derived
from natural sources like palm oil, rapeseed oil, or coconut oil and is
widely used in personal care, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.
2. Properties:
- Appearance:
White, waxy solid (flakes or beads)
- Purity:
Primarily C22 Behenyl Alcohol with some C18 content
- Melting
Point: Approx. 65–75°C
- Solubility: Insoluble
in water, soluble in oils and organic solvents
- Odor: Mild,
fatty odor
3. Applications:
- Cosmetics
& Personal Care: Used as an emollient, thickener, and
stabilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
- Pharmaceuticals: Acts
as a skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations.
- Industrial
Uses: Found in lubricants, plasticizers,
and coatings due to its wax-like properties.
4. Source & Manufacturing:
Produced
through the hydrogenation of fatty acids derived from natural
vegetable oil sources like rapeseed, palm oil, or coconut oil.