Stearyl alcohol by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Octadecanoic alcohol, this is an organic compound. The reagent is available as white granules or flakes which are insoluble in water. It has a melting point of 59.4 to 59.8 C and a boiling point of 210 C. Stearyl alcohol can be obtained from stearic acid or some fats by the process of catalytic hydrogenation. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 112-92-5 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C18H38O Molecular weight: 270.50 Assay: minimum 99 Stearyl alcohol has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivative compounds. Stearyl alcohol is majorly used as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and in cosmetics. It is additionally used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in ointments, and is widely used as a hair coating in shampoos and hair conditioners. Stearyl alcohol is furthermore used as an evaporation suppressing monolayer when applied to the surface of water. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.