Description

4-Tridecanol is a long-chain fatty alcohol with versatile applications as a chemical intermediate and functional additive. This compound is valued for its role in synthesizing surfactants, plasticizers, and lubricants, where its specific carbon chain length imparts desired properties. It serves as a critical building block for manufacturers in the chemical, polymer, and specialty materials industries seeking to modify surface activity or enhance material performance.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: A key raw material for the synthesis of nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers, and detergent alcohols.
• Plasticizer Production: Used in the manufacture of esters that act as plasticizers for polymers like PVC, improving flexibility and processability.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Serves as a base or intermediate for synthetic lubricants and grease formulations, contributing to viscosity and stability.
• Flotation Agent: Employed in mineral processing as a frother or collector agent in ore flotation processes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in the production of emollients and thickeners for creams, lotions, and other cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Tridecanol
CAS No.	26215-92-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₈O
Molecular Weight	200.36 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Tridecyl alcohol; Tridecan-4-ol; n-Tridecan-4-ol; 1-Nonyl-1-butanol; 4-Hydroxytridecane; 1-Butanol, 1-nonyl-; 1-Nonylbutan-1-ol
EINECS	247-521-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Tridecanol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and IR spectroscopy to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.82 - 0.84 g/mL

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