cetyl alcohol

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Scope note
A solid organic compound that was one of the first alcohols to be isolated from fats. Used widely in lubricants, emulsifiers, insecticides, and detergents. In conservation, can be used as a reinforcing agent for waterlogged archaeological wood.
cetyl alcohol
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026