Description

5-Tetradecanol is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol with the CAS registry number 21078-83-1, serving as a versatile intermediate and performance additive in advanced manufacturing. Its linear C14 structure provides excellent hydrophobic and emollient properties, making it a valuable component for formulators seeking to enhance product stability and texture. This compound is essential for industries focused on specialty chemicals, personal care, and lubricant synthesis, where precise molecular characteristics are critical for end-product performance.

Application

• Surfactant & Emulsifier Intermediate: A key raw material for synthesizing sulfate and ethoxylate surfactants used in detergents and industrial cleaners.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as an opacifying agent, thickener, and emollient in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners to improve skin feel and formulation viscosity.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Used as a synthetic base fluid or viscosity modifier in specialty lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Acts as a processing aid and internal lubricant in plastics and rubber compounds to improve flexibility and mold release.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor or fixative in the synthesis of musk-like aromatic compounds and flavor esters.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Employed as a softener and finishing agent in fabric treatment to impart a smooth, hydrophobic finish.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Tetradecanol
CAS No.	21078-83-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₃₀O
Molecular Weight	214.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetradecan-5-ol; 5-Hydroxytetradecane; Myristyl Alcohol (isomeric mixture); 1-Nonanol, 5-pentyl-; C14 Alcohol (branched); Fatty Alcohol C14; 5-n-Tetradecanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Tetradecanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against rigorous in-house specifications, which typically include identity confirmation, assay, and impurity profile checks. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after initial use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid / waxy flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	36 - 40 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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