Description

Isododecane is a highly branched, saturated hydrocarbon solvent known for its exceptional volatility and chemical inertness. Its primary value lies in its ability to provide rapid evaporation without leaving a residue, making it a critical component in formulations requiring fast-drying and clean performance. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, coatings, and specialty chemical industries seeking a reliable, high-purity solvent.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key volatile carrier in hair sprays, deodorants, sunscreens, and color cosmetics for its light, non-greasy feel and quick-drying properties.
• Industrial Coatings & Inks: Used as a fast-evaporating diluent and viscosity modifier in spray applications to improve flow, leveling, and dry time.
• Chemical Synthesis & Extraction: Serves as an inert, non-polar reaction medium or extraction solvent in pharmaceutical and fine chemical processes.
• Cleaning & Degreasing Formulations: An effective ingredient in precision cleaning agents for electronics and metals due to its high solvency and volatility.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a temporary plasticizer and processing aid to control application viscosity and set time.
• Lubricant & Functional Fluid Additive: Employed as a base oil or additive component to modify viscosity and volatility characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isododecane
CAS No.	31807-55-3
Molecular Formula	C12H26
Molecular Weight	170.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Isoalkane C12; Highly Branched Dodecane; 2-Methylundecane (isomer mixture); Petroleum Distillates, Hydrotreated Light; Solvent Naphtha, Hydrotreated Heavy; Exxsol D 110 (Trade Name)
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Quality Control

Our Isododecane is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include parameters for purity, boiling range, and specific gravity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Boiling Point	~ 177 - 182 °C
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.745 - 0.755
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%

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