Description

Dodecyl Octanoate is a high-purity ester compound, valued for its excellent emollient properties and stability in formulations. This product is essential for industries requiring a non-greasy, skin-compatible ingredient with good oxidative stability. It serves as a key intermediate and functional additive for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants sectors.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sun care products.
• Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Used as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants requiring high thermal stability and low volatility.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Functions as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid to improve flexibility and workability in polymer systems.
• Industrial Fluids: Employed as a component in metalworking fluids, release agents, and mold release formulations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Serves as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber treatment and leather finishing processes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a versatile chemical intermediate for producing other esters and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecyl Octanoate
CAS No.	20292-09-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₀O₂
Molecular Weight	312.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyl Octanoate; Lauryl Octanoate; Octanoic Acid, Dodecyl Ester; Dodecyl Caprylate; Lauryl Caprylate; Caprylic Acid, Lauryl Ester; Lauryl Octoate; 1-Dodecanol, Octanoate
EINECS	243-694-8

Quality Control

Our Dodecyl Octanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the required specifications for your application. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 material is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain optimal quality. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.855 - 0.865

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