Coconut alcohol

Coconut alcohol (CAS 68425-37-6), also known as coco alcohols, is a fatty alcohol mixture derived from coconut oil, consisting primarily of C12–C16 chain lengths. It functions as an emulsifier, emollient, and co-emulsifier across personal care, cleaning, and industrial formulations.

In cosmetic formulations, it stabilizes oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions in creams, lotions, and conditioners while contributing a smooth skin feel. Shampoos and hair conditioners rely on it to build viscosity and improve wet-comb performance without heavy residue.

In household and industrial cleaners, it acts as a carrier and co-surfactant, improving active ingredient distribution in liquid detergents and surface cleaners. Food-contact and industrial processing applications also draw on its carrier function where fatty alcohol intermediates are required.

Coconut alcohol is supplied as a white to off-white waxy solid or flake at ambient temperature, transitioning to a clear liquid above its melting range. Standard commercial grades include cosmetic-grade and technical-grade material for various uses.

Specifications for this material are aligned to relevant pharmacopoeial standards where purity requirements demand it, including USP, BP, and EP. Bulk supply is available in flake bags, drums, and flexi-totes depending on volume requirements.

The material is also tested against FCC and Ph.Eur. standards when used in sensitive applications. This ensures the highest level of consistency and safety for manufacturers across the global chemical supply chain.

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