Description

Octyllactate is a versatile ester compound valued for its excellent solvent properties and ability to act as a coupling agent and emollient. This chemical is particularly significant for formulators seeking a high-performance, low-odor ingredient with good biodegradability. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, coatings, and industrial cleaning sectors who require a reliable and effective additive.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as an emollient and solvent in sunscreens, skin creams, and makeup products for its smooth skin feel and low irritation potential.
• Coatings & Inks: Functions as a coalescing agent and solvent in water-based architectural paints, industrial coatings, and printing inks to improve film formation and flow.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: Serves as an effective solvent in heavy-duty degreasers and cleaning formulations for machinery and metal parts.
• Plasticizers & Polymer Additives: Acts as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid in select polymer systems to enhance flexibility and workability.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate or solvent in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Utilized as a solvent and tackifier modifier in various adhesive and sealant formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octyllactate
CAS No.	5464-71-1
Molecular Formula	C11H22O3
Molecular Weight	202.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Octyl Lactate; 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Octyl Ester; Lactic Acid Octyl Ester; Caprylyl Lactate; n-Octyl Lactate; Octyl 2-Hydroxypropanoate; Heptylcarbinyl Lactate; FEMA 2793
EINECS	226-774-1

Quality Control

Our Octyllactate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products tested against rigorous in-house specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical parameters is supplied with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation 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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.930 - 0.950
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%

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