Ginol 16 (98%) is a cosmetic chemical that is used in skin care, hair and body care, and color cosmetics. It is also known as cetyl alcohol, 1-hexadecanol, and palmityl alcohol.
Chemical formula C16H34O
Molar mass 242.45 g/mol
Density 0.81 at 60 °C (140 °F)
Boiling point 305–330°C (581–626°F).Technical Analysis
Specification Typical Values
Colour (APHA) yellow
CAS NO. 36653-82-4
Density 0.81 at 60 °C (140 °F)
Solubility .insoluble in water but soluble in alcohols and oilsGinol 16 (98%) is a chemical made of cetyl alcohol, which is used in a variety of applications.
Ginol 16 (98%)
Carbon Chain Distribution by GLC (%)
C12 C14 C16 C18 0.2 Max 1.0 Max 98.0 Min 2.0 Max Appearance Fused / Flakes / Pastilles Hydrocarbons (% BY WT) 0.7 Max Moisture (% BY WT) 0.10 Max (Fused) 0.15 Max (Flakes / Pastilles) Acid Value 0.05 Max Saponification Value 0.20 Max Iodine Value 0.20 Max Avg. Molecular Weight 238 – 246 Hydroxyl Value 228 – 235 Solidification Range (°C) 47 – 50 Flash Point (°C) Ca 175 Density (GMS/CC) @ 60 °C 0.805 – 0.815 Colour (APHA) 10 Max Boiling Range (°C) 305 – 325






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