cetyl alcohol Report issue

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Cetyl alcohol, also known as hexadecan-1-ol and palmityl alcohol, is a C-16 fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)15OH. At room temperature, cetyl alcohol takes the form of a waxy white solid or flakes. The name cetyl derives from the whale oil (cetacea oil, from Latin: cetus, lit. 'whale', from Ancient Greek: κῆτος, romanized: kētos, lit. 'huge fish') from which it was first isolated.   Wikipedia

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Combination drugs

( colfosceril palmitate, tyloxapol, cetyl alcohol )

Alternative names

4-nitro-4'-aminodiphenyl sulfone | benzenamine, 4-((4-nitrophenyl)sulfonyl)- | cetaphil | cetaphil skin cleansing lotion | cetyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate non-lipid cleansing lotion | nuvo

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Research & Development (3)

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Cosmetics (approved 1990)

Experimental Indications - Clinical Trial Phases 1-4 (0)

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  • Highest Phase: N/A
  • # of Trials: 2
  • # of Trial Organizations: 3

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