ALFOL® 14 ALCOHOL
INCI: Myristyl Alcohol
Overview
Sasol North America's ALFOL® 14 Alcohol is high purity petrochemical-based 1-tetradecanol (also known as myristyl or tetradecyl alcohol). ALFOL® 14 Alcohol is a white solid with a sweet pungent odor. ALFOL® 14 Alcohol can be esterified, ethoxylated, propoxylated, sulfated, oxidized, etc. ALFOL® 14 Alcohol is classified as rapidly biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. Sasol's ALFOL® Alcohols are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical- based alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil. 1-Tetradecanol (96 - 98.4%), with small amounts of 1-Dodecanol (0.9 - 2%) and 1-Hexadecanol (0.7 - 2%). NFPA Class IIIB combustible liquid.
- Compatible with Many Organic Ingredients
- Ease of Formulating
- Soluble in a Wide Range of Solvents
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Any phase
Phase placement depends on your full formula — confirm with the supplier TDS.
Functional role
Functional Ingredients — supports the overall formula.
Pairs well with
- Complementary ingredients from the same phase
Handling watch-outs
- Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.
- Supplier
- Sasol
- CAS
- 112-72-1
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Specialty active — pricing varies by volume and grade
All orders are reviewed by our sourcing team. Final pricing, lead time, and documentation (CoA, SDS) are confirmed before fulfillment.