Description

Butyl Icosanoate is a high-purity fatty acid ester derived from eicosanoic acid. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, prized for its excellent lubricity, stability, and hydrophobic properties. It is essential for formulators and manufacturers in the personal care, lubricant, and polymer industries seeking to enhance product performance and texture.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and lipsticks, providing a non-greasy, smooth feel.
• Lubricants & Greases: Functions as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants, offering low volatility and good thermal stability.
• Polymer & Plastic Additives: Used as an internal or external lubricant and plasticizer in polymer processing to improve flow and mold release.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block (ester) for the synthesis of more complex surfactants, emulsifiers, and specialty esters.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a softening and waterproofing agent for fibers and leather finishes.
• Industrial Coatings: Imparts water repellency and improves the spreadability and leveling of coating formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl Icosanoate
CAS No.	26718-91-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₄₈O₂
Molecular Weight	368.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl Eicosanoate; n-Butyl Icosanoate; Butyl Arachidate; Arachidic Acid Butyl Ester; Eicosanoic Acid, Butyl Ester; n-Butyl Arachidate; Icosanoic Acid, Butyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Butyl Icosanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise purity and consistency standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity for your critical applications.

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 liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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