Description

2-Hexyl-1-Decanol is a branched, long-chain fatty alcohol with the CAS number 2425-77-6. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its excellent emollient properties, chemical stability, and versatility in synthesis. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, lubricant, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance and formulation flexibility.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
• Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Serves as a synthetic base oil or viscosity modifier for high-performance industrial and automotive lubricants.
• Plasticizer Production: Used in the synthesis of specialized plasticizers to improve the flexibility and low-temperature performance of polymers.
• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: A key feedstock for manufacturing non-ionic surfactants, emulsifiers, and cleaning agents.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed as a starting material or fixative in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile building block for producing esters, ethers, and other derivatives in specialty organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexyl-1-Decanol
CAS No.	2425-77-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₄O
Molecular Weight	242.44 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hexyldecan-1-ol; Hexyldecanol; Isohexadecanol; 2-Hexyl-1-decanol; 2-Hexyldecanol; 1-Decanol, 2-hexyl-; C16 Guerbet Alcohol; Jarcol I-16
EINECS	219-370-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Hexyl-1-Decanol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided to guarantee supply consistency and traceability for your critical 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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acid Value	≤ 0.1 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Color (APHA)	≤ 30

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