Description

Tridecyl Behenate is a high-purity, synthetic ester derived from behenic acid and tridecyl alcohol, offering exceptional stability and performance. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient emollient, lubricant, and carrier oil, prized for its non-greasy feel and excellent skin compatibility. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in the personal care, cosmetics, and high-performance lubricant industries seeking premium raw materials.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and lipsticks, providing a smooth, silky after-feel.
• Hair Care Products: Used in conditioners, serums, and styling products to impart shine, reduce frizz, and improve combability without heaviness.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a non-irritating base or carrier oil in ointments, gels, and transdermal delivery systems.
• Industrial Lubricants: Functions as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants and metalworking fluids, offering good thermal stability.
• Plasticizers & Polymer Additives: Employed as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid to improve flexibility and workability in certain polymer formulations.
• Release Agents & Mold Lubricants: Provides an effective, non-transferring release layer in molding processes for plastics, rubber, and composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tridecyl Behenate
CAS No.	42233-08-9
Molecular Formula	C35H70O2
Molecular Weight	522.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Behenic Acid Tridecyl Ester; Docosanoic Acid, Tridecyl Ester; Tridecyl Docosanoate; Kemester 5722; Starfol BB; Unister MB-22; Tridecyl Ester of Behenic Acid; Iso-Tridecyl Behenate
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Quality Control

Our Tridecyl Behenate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and the product can be supplied to meet relevant cosmetic and industrial grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and key physical parameters, is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific requirements.

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 to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	105 - 115 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 2.0 g I2/100g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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