Stearyl Alcohol

Products Stearyl alcohol is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, especially in semisolid dosage forms such as creams, as well as in foams. It is also used in personal care products. Structure and properties Stearyl alcohol is a mixture of solid alcohols. The main component is octadecan-1-ol (C18H38O, Mr = 270.5 g/mol). Stearyl alcohol is … Stearyl Alcohol

Kerosenes

Products Pure kerosenes are available in pharmacopoeia quality in pharmacies and drugstores. They are also found in creams, ointments, pastes, body lotions, baths, eye drops, cosmetics, gauzes and emulsions for ingestion, among other products. Kerosenes are also known as mineral oils and have been used medicinally since the 19th century. Structure and properties The pharmacopoeia … Kerosenes