Fatty Alcohols

Natural fatty alcohols (or long-chain alcohols) are straight-chain primary alcohols, ranging from as few as 4-6 carbons to as many as 22-26. They are derived from natural fats and oils by hydrogenating the corresponding fatty methyl ester and subsequent fractionation. The precise chain lengths vary with the triglyceride source. Natural fatty alcohols have an even number of carbon atoms with a single functional alcohol group (-OH) attached at the end of the carbon.

Fatty alcohols are mainly used in the production of detergents and surfactants. They are also used in the manufacture of solvents, plasticizers, lubricants, cosmetics, inks, adhesives and foods. Univar offers fatty alcohol products with chain lengths ranging from C8 to C22 and also has the capability of supplying custom blends.

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