Description

Octadecyl Benzoate is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl benzoate ester valued for its excellent emollient, solvent, and lubricating properties. This versatile chemical intermediate is crucial for formulators seeking to enhance product performance, stability, and skin feel. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products.
• Plasticizer & Lubricant: Serves as an internal and external lubricant in polymer processing and as a plasticizer for specialty resins.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a key intermediate or building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Industrial Additives: Functions as a solvent, carrier, or viscosity modifier in industrial coatings, inks, and functional fluids.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Employed as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber and fabric treatment processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octadecyl Benzoate
CAS No.	10578-34-4
Molecular Formula	C25H42O2
Molecular Weight	374.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearyl Benzoate; Benzoic Acid, Octadecyl Ester; n-Octadecyl Benzoate; 1-Octadecanol Benzoate; Benzoic Acid Stearyl Ester; Octadecan-1-yl Benzoate; Kemester 5516; Prolipid 141
EINECS	234-173-5

Quality Control

Our Octadecyl Benzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is available for each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

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 and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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