Description

Octyl-Crotonate is a high-purity specialty ester, also known as 2-Butenoic acid, octyl ester, with the CAS registry number 22874-79-9. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its specific reactivity and solubility profile. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the fragrance, polymer, and specialty chemical synthesis industries for applications requiring controlled ester functionality.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its ester character.
• Polymer Plasticizer and Modifier: Acts as a co-monomer or additive to modify the flexibility and processing characteristics of specific polymer resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed as a reagent in fine chemical synthesis, particularly in esterification and transesterification reactions.
• Lubricant and Functional Fluid Additive: Serves as a base or additive component in specialty lubricants and industrial fluids.
• Surface Coating Formulations: Utilized as a reactive diluent or modifier in specialty coatings and inks.
• Research & Development: Used in chemical R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octyl-Crotonate
CAS No.	22874-79-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butenoic acid, octyl ester; Octyl 2-butenoate; Crotonic acid, octyl ester; n-Octyl crotonate; 1-Octyl crotonate; Octyl ester of crotonic acid
EINECS	245-292-1

Quality Control

Our Octyl-Crotonate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for industrial and specialty applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.90 g/cm³
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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