Description

Butanoic Acid Docosyl Ester is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid ester derived from butyric acid and docosanol. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, prized for its hydrophobic properties and compatibility with organic matrices. It is essential for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and specialty lubricants industries seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• As a skin-conditioning emollient and occlusive agent in high-end cosmetic creams, lotions, and lip balms.
• Functioning as a viscosity modifier and lubricity additive in synthetic lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Utilized as a plasticizer and processing aid for specialty polymers and resins to improve flexibility.
• Acting as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex surfactants and ester derivatives.
• Serving as a water-repellent coating agent for textiles and technical papers.
• Employed in formulation research for controlled-release drug delivery systems due to its lipid nature.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid Docosyl Ester
CAS No.	55373-87-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₆H₅₂O₂
Molecular Weight	396.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Docosyl Butyrate; Behenyl Butyrate; n-Docosyl Butanoate; Butyric Acid Docosyl Ester; Docosanyl Butanoate; 1-Docosanyl Butyrate; Butanoic Acid, Docosyl Ester; EINECS 259-627-1
EINECS	259-627-1

Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid Docosyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry benchmarks. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and conformance are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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