Description

9-Octadecenol is a monounsaturated fatty alcohol with a long hydrocarbon chain, serving as a versatile intermediate and functional additive in industrial synthesis. Its chemical structure provides unique properties such as emolliency, lubricity, and surfactant activity, making it valuable for modifying material characteristics. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, lubricant, plasticizer, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance.

Application

• Surfactant & Emulsifier Precursor: A key intermediate in the synthesis of nonionic surfactants (e.g., ethoxylates) and emulsifiers for detergents, cleaning formulations, and agrochemicals.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as an emollient and thickening agent in creams, lotions, and ointments to improve skin feel and texture.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Additive: Functions as a friction modifier and anti-wear agent in synthetic lubricants, greases, and metalworking fluids.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Acts as a secondary plasticizer and processing aid to improve the flexibility and workability of PVC and other polymers.
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Employed as a softener and lubricant in textile auxiliaries and fiber spin finishes.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block for producing esters, ethers, and other derivatives used in various specialty chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Octadecenol
CAS No.	593-47-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₆O
Molecular Weight	268.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Oleyl Alcohol; (Z)-9-Octadecen-1-ol; cis-9-Octadecen-1-ol; (Z)-Octadec-9-en-1-ol; Oleic Alcohol; Adol 85; Dermaffine; HD-Ocenol; Industrene 206
EINECS	209-790-1

Quality Control

Our 9-Octadecenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including purity, iodine value, and hydroxyl value. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance for your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to preserve quality. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 85.0% (Oleyl Alcohol content)
Iodine Value	85 - 95
Hydroxyl Value	200 - 215 mg KOH/g
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content	≤ 0.5%

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