Description

Hexadecanoic Acid, 2-Hexyldodecyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetic ester derived from palmitic acid, valued for its excellent emollient properties and chemical stability. This compound serves as a key functional ingredient, providing superior skin feel, lubricity, and formulation compatibility. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries for creating premium-grade products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a high-performance emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and lipsticks.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in conditioners, serums, and styling products to impart gloss, reduce frizz, and improve manageability.
• Color Cosmetics: Enhances pigment dispersion, texture, and long-wear properties in foundations, eyeshadows, and mascaras.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a non-irritating base or emollient in ointments, dermatological creams, and transdermal delivery systems.
• Specialty Lubricants & Release Agents: Provides lubricity and anti-stick properties in industrial and food-grade release applications.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Improves flexibility and processing characteristics in select polymer formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecanoic Acid, 2-Hexyldodecyl Ester
CAS No.	134112-34-8
Molecular Formula	C34H68O2
Molecular Weight	508.9 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hexyldodecyl Palmitate; Palmitic Acid, 2-Hexyldodecyl Ester; Isohexadecyl Palmitate; Cetyl Isononanoate (related trade name context); Ester of Palmitic Acid and 2-Hexyldodecanol; Cosmetic Grade Ester; Emerest 2388 (potential trade name); Priolube 3986 (potential trade name)
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Quality Control

Our Hexadecanoic Acid, 2-Hexyldodecyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity, identity, and performance, consistent with standards for cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product consistency.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	105 - 115 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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