Description

Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate is a non-ionic surfactant and emollient ester derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. This compound is valued for its excellent solvency, skin-feel enhancement, and ability to improve the spreadability and texture of formulations. It serves as a key functional ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial lubricant sectors seeking high-performance, mild additives.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emollient and co-emulsifier in skin creams, lotions, and sunscreens, providing a non-greasy, silky after-feel.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in conditioners, hair masks, and styling products to impart gloss, softness, and manageability while reducing static.
• Makeup Products: Functions as a pigment wetting agent and dispersion aid in color cosmetics like foundations, lipsticks, and mascaras.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Employed as a penetration enhancer and solvent in ointments, gels, and transdermal drug delivery systems.
• Industrial Lubricants & Release Agents: Serves as a synthetic base fluid or additive in specialty lubricants and mold release agents due to its stability and lubricity.
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Utilized as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber spin finishes and fabric treatments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate
CAS No.	125804-14-0
Molecular Formula	C20H40O5 (typical)
Molecular Weight	360.5 g/mol (typical)
Synonyms	PEG-2 Lauryl Ether 2-Ethylhexanoate; POE (2) Lauryl Ether 2-Ethylhexanoate; 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid, Ethoxylated Lauryl Alcohol Ester; Ethoxylated Lauryl Alcohol 2-Ethylhexanoate; Lauryl Alcohol, Ethoxylated, 2-Ethylhexanoate; Polyoxyethylene (2) Lauryl Ether 2-Ethylhexanoate; (Oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-dodecyl-ω-hydroxy-, 2-ethylhexanoate (2 mol EO)
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Quality Control

Our Laureth-2 Ethylhexanoate is manufactured under a cGMP-compliant quality management system (ISO 9001) to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot is analyzed against stringent in-house specifications, including identity, assay, and critical impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat. Under these conditions, the product is stable for at least 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	≤ 10.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	145 - 160 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Specific Gravity (25°C)	0.92 - 0.96
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450

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