1-Cyclohexylethanol

1-Cyclohexylethanol (CAS 1193-81-3) is a secondary aliphatic alcohol also referenced under the names Cyclohexylmethylcarbinol and 1-Cyclohexyl-1-ethanol. It carries no assigned E-code and is not classified as a food additive. The compound is registered under REACH and assigned EC number 214-780-7.

In personal care formulations, 1-Cyclohexylethanol functions as a solvent and carrier, improving the solubility and skin delivery of active ingredients in emollients and fragrance bases. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it serves as a process solvent where its moderate polarity and low reactivity support controlled dissolution of active pharmaceutical ingredients during synthesis or formulation steps.

This material is supplied in standard industrial grades compliant with REACH registration requirements. Packaging is available in drums and intermediate bulk containers suited to B2B procurement volumes. Buyers should confirm grade specifications and documentation requirements, including safety data sheets and certificates of analysis, at the point of inquiry.