SAFE
Cetyl alcohol
1-Hexadecanol (C16 fatty alcohol)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
9
PubChem CID
About
Fatty alcohol used as emollient, emulsifier, and pharmaceutical excipient. Not an alcohol in the ethanol sense. Very safe. Used in skin care and pharmaceutical formulations.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Very safe. Despite name, not related to ethanol — no intoxicating properties. Rare contact sensitisation. No significant safety concerns.
🏷️ Other Names
1-Hexadecanol (C16 fatty alcohol)