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# Laboratory study of fatty alcohols

## As a manufacturer, you would like to carry out a study of fatty alcohols in your products.

### Definition of fatty alcohols

Fatty alcohols are a type of organic compound characterised by a long chain of carbon atoms (generally 8 to 22 carbons) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) at one end. These alcohols are generally derived from fatty acids or natural oils and fats, and are saturated or unsaturated depending on the presence or absence of double bonds in the carbon chain.

### What are the properties of fatty alcohols?

Fatty alcohols are essential in many industries; their limited solubility in water and low volatility make them unique for many applications. In cosmetics, they act as emollients, thickeners and stabilisers in products such as creams and shampoos. In the detergents sector, they are appreciated for their ability to emulsify fats, which is essential in the formulation of soaps and cleaners. They are also used in industrial lubricants and plasticisers, where they improve the flexibility of materials. Their limited solubility in water and low volatility make them unique for these applications.

### What sectors of activity can use fatty alcohols?

  [Cosmetics](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics.md) [Pharmaceuticals](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/analysis-industry-pharmaceuticals.md) Lubricants and Industrial Greases [Plastics](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/plastic-pcr-analysis-laboratory.md) and Polymers [Paints](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-paint-varnish.md) and Coatings
## The FILAB laboratory can help you study fatty alcohols in your products and formulations

With over 30 years’ experience, the FILAB laboratory has innovative technical resources and a team of high-quality experts. The FILAB laboratory can help you study fatty alcohols in your products thanks to the following services:

## Our technical resources for studying fatty alcohols

[IRTF](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-ftir-spectroscopy.md)

[HPLC](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-uplc.md)

[Elemental analyser](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/halogen-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-sulfur-determination.md)

[HS-GC-MS ou GC-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-gcms.md)

[RMN](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-nmr.md)

## our fatty alcohol analysis services

Analysis and dosage

[Analytical development](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/life-cycle-of-an-analytical-method-in-the-laboratory/analytical-development/) and validation of assay methods in your matrices.

[Analysis on organic powder](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization/laboratory-analysis-chemical-composition-powder.md) (fatty alcohol)

[Search for traces of](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-traces-cosmetic-products.md) fatty alcohol

[CHONS determination of](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/chons-laboratory-analysis/) a material containing a fatty alcohol

### Why choose the FILAB laboratory to carry out a fatty alcohol study?

The FILAB laboratory has qualified human resources and state-of-the-art [analytical equipment](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources.md) for the optimum analysis of fatty alcohols.

Our chemical engineers and PhD students are at your disposal at every stage of your analyses. They can help you interpret the results and propose sustainable remedial solutions tailored to your industrial sector.