Description

Isocetyl Isodecanoate is a high-purity, branched-chain ester valued for its exceptional emolliency, low viscosity, and excellent skin feel. This versatile chemical intermediate is crucial for formulators seeking to enhance product performance and stability. It is widely used in the personal care, cosmetic, and specialty lubricant industries where superior sensory properties and compatibility are required.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in conditioners, serums, and styling products to impart shine, reduce tackiness, and improve combability.
• Color Cosmetics: Acts as a pigment wetting and dispersing agent, improving texture and application smoothness in foundations and lipsticks.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a base or carrier in ointments and topical delivery systems due to its skin compatibility.
• Specialty Lubricants: Functions as a synthetic base fluid or additive in high-performance lubricants and release agents.
• Industrial Additives: Employed as a plasticizer, solvent, or carrier in various chemical synthesis and processing applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isocetyl Isodecanoate
CAS No.	129588-05-2
Molecular Formula	C26H52O2
Molecular Weight	396.7 g/mol
Synonyms	Isodecanoic Acid, Isocetyl Ester; Isocetyl Isodecanoate; 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanoic Acid Isocetyl Ester; Isohexadecyl Isodecanoate; EINECS 424-960-6; Tegosoft IC 8; Cetyl Isononanoate (related/common trade name)
EINECS	424-960-6

Quality Control

Our Isocetyl Isodecanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) confirming compliance with relevant standards are provided to guarantee supply reliability and product consistency for your formulations.

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	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	140 - 150 mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.444 - 1.448
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.850 - 0.860

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