synthetic fatty alcohol
1fatty alcohol — any of a group of high molecular weight primary alcohols, usually straight chain; they may be synthetic or derived from natural oils and are used in pharmacy and as solvents, detergents, and emulsifiers …
2Denatured alcohol — Polish denatured alcohol Australian …
3lauryl alcohol — noun a colorless insoluble solid alcohol used to make detergents and pharmaceuticals • Syn: ↑1 dodecanol • Hypernyms: ↑alcohol * * * noun 1. : a crystalline compound CH3(CH2)10CH2OH made by reduction of ethyl laurate; normal dodecyl alcohol …
4lauryl alcohol — /lawr il, lor /, Chem. a compound that, depending upon purity, is either a crystalline solid or colorless liquid, C12H26O, obtained by the reduction of fatty acids of coconut oil: used chiefly in the manufacture of synthetic detergents. [1920 25; …
5soap and detergent — ▪ chemical compound Introduction substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt (detergent) from surfaces such as the human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled… …
6Wax — For other uses, see Wax (disambiguation). Cetyl palmitate, a typical wax ester …
7Ethanol — For other uses, see Ethanol (disambiguation). Grain alcohol redirects here. It is not to be confused with Neutral grain spirit. Ethanol …
8Octanol — IUPAC name …
9Methanol — Not to be confused with menthol. For methane water ice , see Methane clathrate. For resolution of hydrate / clathrate confusion, see hydrate. Methanol …
10n-Butanol — n Butanol …
