Description

Octyl Pelargonate is a synthetic ester derived from pelargonic acid and 2-ethylhexanol, valued for its excellent emollient properties and low viscosity. This compound serves as a high-performance, non-greasy emollient and solvent, offering superior skin feel and spreading characteristics. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and lubricant industries for formulating skin creams, lotions, sunscreens, and specialty synthetic lubricants.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key emollient in skin creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products for its smooth, non-greasy texture and excellent spreading properties.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in conditioners, hair serums, and styling products to impart shine, reduce frizz, and improve combability without heaviness.
• Plasticizer & Lubricant: Functions as a lubricant and processing aid in plastics and as a base fluid or additive in synthetic lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Industrial Solvent: Acts as a solvent for resins, oils, and dyes in various industrial applications and cleaning formulations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber processing and leather treatment to improve handle and flexibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octyl Pelargonate
CAS No.	5303-26-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₄O₂
Molecular Weight	270.45 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylhexyl pelargonate; 2-Ethylhexyl nonanoate; Octyl nonanoate; Nonanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Pelargonic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Dermol 488; Tegosoft EE; Crodamol OP; LexFeel 7; Schercemol OP
EINECS	226-161-1

Quality Control

Our Octyl Pelargonate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant cosmetic and industrial grade specifications, with testing protocols including identity, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each batch is 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	200 - 210 mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.433 - 1.437
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.865

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