Description

Linoleyl Alcohol is a monounsaturated fatty alcohol derived from linoleic acid. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient, valued for its ability to introduce hydrophobicity and modify surface properties in various formulations. It is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking bio-based or oleochemical-derived raw materials.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as an emollient, viscosity modifier, and conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Lubricants & Additives: Acts as a base fluid or additive in synthetic lubricants and metalworking fluids, offering good lubricity and oxidative stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a reactive diluent or plasticizer in polymer systems to enhance flexibility and processing characteristics.
• Surfactants & Esters: A key raw material for the synthesis of surfactants, emulsifiers, and specialty esters via ethoxylation or esterification reactions.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber processing and leather finishing applications.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Linoleyl Alcohol
CAS No.	1577-52-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₄O
Molecular Weight	266.46 g/mol
Synonyms	9,12-Octadecadien-1-ol; (9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-dien-1-ol; cis,cis-9,12-Octadecadien-1-ol; Linoleic Alcohol; Linoleyl Alcohol (technical grade); Fatty Alcohol C18:2
EINECS	216-404-5

Quality Control

Our Linoleyl Alcohol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, iodine value, and hydroxyl value is provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 90.0%
Iodine Value	140 - 160 (g I₂/100g)
Hydroxyl Value	200 - 220 (mg KOH/g)
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 (mg KOH/g)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.