Description

Cadmium Isooctanoate is a metal carboxylate salt widely utilized as a catalyst and stabilizer in industrial polymer synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently promote specific chemical reactions and enhance the thermal stability of final products. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the plastics, coatings, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable performance additives.

Application

• Primary catalyst in the production of polyurethane and polyester resins.
• Stabilizer and heat transfer agent in PVC and other polymer processing.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of other cadmium-based specialty chemicals.
• Additive for improving the thermal and oxidative stability of industrial lubricants and greases.
• Component in corrosion-inhibiting coatings and primers for metal substrates.
• Used in research and development for organometallic chemistry and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Isooctanoate
CAS No.	30304-32-6
Molecular Formula	C16H30CdO4
Molecular Weight	398.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium Bis(2-ethylhexanoate); Cadmium 2-Ethylhexanoate; Cadmium Octoate; Cadmium Di(2-ethylhexanoate); Cadmium(II) Isooctanoate; Cadmium Caprylate; Cadmium Ethylhexanoate; Bis(2-ethylhexanoato)cadmium
EINECS	250-135-5

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Isooctanoate is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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 incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cd content)	26.0 - 28.5 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Viscosity (at 25°C)	Reported on COA
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	1.10 - 1.20

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