Cetearyl alcohol is a chemical found in cosmetic products. It’s a white, waxy solid that’s soluble in oils and alcohols, but insoluble in water. It’s made from a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols, which are fatty alcohols that occur naturally in small quantities in plants and animals.
Chemical formula   C34H72O2
Molar mass            512.55323154 g/mol.
Density         0.81 at 77 °F
Boiling point           249°C.
Technical Analysis
Specification        Typical Values
Colour (APHA)          white
CAS NO.              112-10-7
Solubility       0.15 mg/L at 20°C (Frischmann, 2012).
Cetearyl Alcohol & SCS is a fatty alcohol that is a mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.