Description

10-Butyl-10-Propylicosane is a high-purity, branched alkane with the CAS registry number 55282-33-2. This specialty hydrocarbon is valued for its unique structural properties, offering excellent thermal stability and low volatility, which makes it a superior performance fluid and intermediate. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the lubricant, polymer, and specialty chemical synthesis industries for formulating high-performance products.

Application

• High-Performance Lubricant Base Stock: Used as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants and greases requiring exceptional thermal and oxidative stability.
• Polymer Processing Aid: Acts as a plasticizer or processing aid in the manufacture of plastics and elastomers to improve flexibility and processing characteristics.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in organic synthesis for producing more complex surfactants, functional fluids, and specialty chemicals.
• Heat Transfer Fluid: Employed as a component in high-temperature heat transfer fluids due to its stable hydrocarbon structure.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient: Used as an emollient or solvent in high-end cosmetic formulations where purity and skin feel are critical.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratories as a standard or reagent for material science and chemical research projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Butyl-10-Propylicosane
CAS No.	55282-33-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₅₆
Molecular Weight	380.74 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Butyl-10-propyleicosane; Eicosane, 10-butyl-10-propyl-; 10-Butyl-10-propyleicosane; 10-Propyl-10-butyleicosane; C27 Branched Alkane; High-Purity C27 Isoalkane; Synthetic Branched C27 Paraffin
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Quality Control

Our 10-Butyl-10-Propylicosane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and spectroscopic analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical parameters are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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, heat, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~0.79 - 0.81 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	~1.44 - 1.46

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