Used for the production of surfactants (Pinga), resins, synthetic rubber, etc., is the basic raw material of cosmetics cream, emulsion, its thickening emulsion performance is stronger than cetyl alcohol, is an emulsion stabilizer. Cosmetic grade octadecyl alcohol can be used in high-grade cosmetics, pure aroma, can reduce the amount of flavor. The antioxidant 1076(2082-79-3) was prepared by reacting octadecyl alcohol with β-(3, 5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) methyl propionate at 130℃ for 2-3h with sodium methanol as catalyst and dimethyl sulfoxide as solvent. It is an excellent non-polluting non-toxic antioxidant. In addition, it can also be used in the manufacture of defoamer, flotation agent, softener, rice insulation agent, water surface covering agent, raw material of medical ointment and color film forming agent.
