Description

n-Butyl Linoleate is a fatty acid ester derived from linoleic acid and n-butanol, known for its excellent emollient and solvent properties. This compound is valued for its ability to enhance product performance in formulations requiring good spreading characteristics and compatibility with various organic materials. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, lubricant, and polymer industries seeking a versatile, high-purity chemical intermediate.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a high-performance emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluids: Serves as a synthetic base oil or additive, providing good lubricity and stability.
• Polymer & Plasticizer Industry: Used as a co-monomer or plasticizer to modify the flexibility and processing of polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a key intermediate or solvent in organic synthesis and specialty chemical production.
• Coatings & Inks: Employed as a flow improver and coalescing agent to enhance film formation and application properties.
• Textile Processing: Utilized as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber treatment and finishing.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Butyl Linoleate
CAS No.	2634-45-9
Molecular Formula	C22H40O2
Molecular Weight	336.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl Linoleate; Linoleic Acid Butyl Ester; n-Butyl (9Z,12Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoate; Butyl (Z,Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoate; 9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid (Z,Z)-, Butyl Ester; Butyl Ester of Linoleic Acid; Linoleic Acid n-Butyl Ester
EINECS	220-141-5

Quality Control

Our n-Butyl Linoleate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications, which may include parameters for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity for your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to preserve quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0 meq/kg
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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