Description

2-(Hexyloxy)Ethyl Laurate is a high-purity, synthetic ester compound valued for its excellent solvency, lubricity, and emollient properties. This versatile chemical intermediate is engineered to deliver consistent performance and compatibility in demanding formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries for its ability to enhance product texture and functionality.

Application

This ester finds diverse applications across several high-value industrial sectors due to its unique combination of properties.

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sunscreens, providing a non-greasy, silky feel.
• Lubricants & Functional Fluids: Serves as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants, metalworking fluids, and hydraulic fluids, offering good thermal stability and low volatility.
• Plasticizers & Polymer Additives: Used as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid to improve the flexibility and workability of polymers and resins.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: Employed as a solvent component in heavy-duty cleaning formulations for its ability to dissolve oils and greases effectively.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber processing and leather treatment formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex specialty chemicals and surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Hexyloxy)Ethyl Laurate
CAS No.	20207-36-7
Molecular Formula	C20H40O3
Molecular Weight	328.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylene Glycol Monohexyl Ether Laurate; 2-(Hexyloxy)Ethyl Dodecanoate; Dodecanoic Acid, 2-(Hexyloxy)Ethyl Ester; Lauric Acid, 2-(Hexyloxy)Ethyl Ester; Hexyl Carbitol Laurate; JEFFSOL™ 2-(Hexyloxy)Ethyl Laurate (Typical Trade Name); Ethanol, 2-(hexyloxy)-, dodecanoate
EINECS	243-590-5

Quality Control

Our 2-(Hexyloxy)Ethyl Laurate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, acid value, and color are available upon request 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

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
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.890 - 0.910

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