Description

2-Butyl-1-Decene is a high-purity, branched-chain α-olefin with the CAS number 51655-65-3, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and monomer. Its unique structure provides specific reactivity and physical properties that are leveraged in advanced material synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial producers in the polymer, lubricant, and fine chemical sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with tailored performance characteristics.

Application

• Polymer & Copolymer Production: Acts as a comonomer for synthesizing specialized polyalphaolefins (PAOs) and other polymers with modified properties like flexibility, thermal stability, or solubility.
• Lubricant & Synthetic Oil Formulation: Serves as a key building block in the production of high-performance synthetic base stocks and lubricant additives, contributing to low-temperature fluidity and high viscosity index.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used in alkylation, hydroformylation, and other catalytic reactions to create surfactants, plasticizers, and other functional chemicals.
• Fine Chemical & Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Provides a hydrophobic alkyl chain segment for constructing complex molecules in agrochemical and pharmaceutical research.
• Specialty Fluid Development: Employed in formulating heat transfer fluids, hydraulic fluids, and dielectric fluids requiring specific chemical resistance and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butyl-1-Decene
CAS No.	51655-65-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₈
Molecular Weight	196.38 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Decene, 2-butyl-; 2-Butyldec-1-ene; Butyldecene; Tetradecene (mixed isomers); C14 Alpha Olefin (branched); 2-n-Butyl-1-decene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Butyl-1-Decene is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, with purity typically exceeding 95% (GC area%). We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture pickup.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Density (20°C)	~0.78 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	~1.435
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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