Description

2-Pentadecanol is a long-chain fatty alcohol with the CAS registry number 1653-34-5, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. This compound matters for its ability to impart specific hydrophobic, emollient, and surfactant properties to formulations. It is needed by manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, lubricants, and specialty chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient: Acts as an emollient and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and ointments.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluid Additive: Serves as a friction modifier and anti-wear agent in synthetic lubricants and industrial fluids.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Used to improve flexibility and processing of certain polymers and resins.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for producing esters, ethers, and other derivatives used in surfactants and fragrances.
• Textile Auxiliary: Functions as a softener and lubricant in fiber processing and finishing.
• Research & Development: Employed in laboratory settings for organic synthesis and material science studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pentadecanol
CAS No.	1653-34-5
Molecular Formula	C15H32O
Molecular Weight	228.42 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pentadecyl Alcohol; Pentadecan-2-ol; sec-Pentadecyl Alcohol; 1-Methyltetradecan-1-ol; 2-Hydroxypentadecane; NSC 66484
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Pentadecanol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid / waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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