Description

Tetradecyl Octanoate is a high-purity ester compound, valued for its excellent emollient properties and stability in formulations. This versatile chemical intermediate is crucial for manufacturers requiring consistent performance and reliable supply chain partners. It is primarily utilized in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries for its smooth texture and compatibility with a wide range of ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sun care products.
• Lubricant Formulations: Serves as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants requiring high thermal stability and low volatility.
• Plasticizer: Used as a secondary plasticizer to improve the flexibility and processing of polymers and resins.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a key intermediate or building block in organic synthesis for more complex esters and derivatives.
• Industrial Coatings: Imparts desirable flow and leveling properties in coating formulations.
• Release Agents: Employed in mold release applications for plastics and rubber manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecyl Octanoate
CAS No.	16456-36-3
Molecular Formula	C22H44O2
Molecular Weight	340.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Myristyl Octanoate; Tetradecyl Caprylate; n-Tetradecyl Octanoate; Octanoic Acid, Tetradecyl Ester; Myristyl Caprylate; 1-Tetradecanol, Octanoate; Tetradecan-1-yl Octanoate; Caprylic Acid Tetradecyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Tetradecyl Octanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these 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 and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.855 - 0.865

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