Description

Heptadecanol, Branched is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol characterized by its specific branched isomer structure. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and functional additive, offering unique properties such as enhanced solubility and modified melting behavior compared to its linear counterparts. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, lubricant, and specialty chemical industries seeking to fine-tune product performance and stability.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emollient, thickener, and opacifying agent in creams, lotions, and deodorant sticks.
• Lubricants & Greases: Functions as a synthetic base oil component or a viscosity modifier for high-performance lubricants.
• Plasticizers & Polymer Additives: Used as a co-monomer or processing aid to improve the flexibility and workability of polymers.
• Surfactants & Detergents: Serves as a hydrophobic feedstock for the production of nonionic surfactants and industrial cleaners.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber and leather treatment formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: A valuable branched-chain intermediate for producing esters, ethers, and other derivatives in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptadecanol, Branched
CAS No.	202075-32-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₆O
Molecular Weight	256.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Branched Heptadecanol; Isoheptadecanol; Heptadecyl Alcohol, Branched; 1-Heptadecanol, Branched; C17 Alcohol, Branched; Fatty Alcohol C17, Branched; CAS 202075-32-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Heptadecanol, Branched is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid / waxy flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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