Description

Octanoic Acid, 8-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]-, 1-Octylnonyl Ester is a specialty fatty acid derivative designed for advanced formulation chemistry. This compound matters for its unique bifunctional structure, combining a fatty acid chain with an amino alcohol moiety, offering both lipophilic and hydrophilic character for enhanced performance. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, lubricant, and polymer industries seeking novel surfactants, emulsifiers, or viscosity modifiers.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a multifunctional ingredient in skin creams, lotions, and hair conditioners, functioning as an emulsifier, emollient, and delivery agent for active compounds.
• Industrial Lubricants & Additives: Serves as a friction modifier or anti-wear additive in synthetic lubricants and metalworking fluids due to its long alkyl chains and polar head group.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Utilized as a plasticizer or compatibilizer to improve the flexibility and processing of specialty polymers and coatings.
• Surfactant & Detergent Formulation: Functions as a non-ionic or cationic surfactant intermediate for creating specialized cleaning and wetting agents.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients: Potential use as a solubilizer or penetration enhancer in topical drug delivery systems.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Employed in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading, adhesion, and absorption on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octanoic Acid, 8-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]-, 1-Octylnonyl Ester
CAS No.	2089253-23-4
Molecular Formula	C27H55NO3
Molecular Weight	441.74 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Octylnonyl 8-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Octanoate; 8-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Octanoic Acid 1-Octylnonyl Ester; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Octanamide, 1-Octylnonyl Ester; Fatty Acid Amino Alcohol Ester; Caprylic Acid, 8-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]-, 1-Octylnonyl Ester; Amino Ester Surfactant Intermediate; CAS 2089253-23-4
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Quality Control

Our production of Octanoic Acid, 8-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]-, 1-Octylnonyl Ester adheres to a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.470

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