Description

Isoheptadecanol is a branched-chain, long-chain fatty alcohol with the CAS number 57289-07-3. This specialized isomer of heptadecanol is valued for its unique structural properties, which enhance performance in formulations requiring specific solubility and melting point characteristics. It serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive for manufacturers in the lubricants, plasticizers, surfactants, and personal care industries.

Application

• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Used as a synthetic base stock or viscosity modifier in high-performance lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Plasticizer Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for producing specialized esters that serve as plasticizers for polymers like PVC, improving flexibility and low-temperature performance.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Synthesis: A key raw material for manufacturing non-ionic surfactants, emulsifiers, and wetting agents used in industrial and institutional cleaning products.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed as an emollient and thickener in the formulation of creams, lotions, and ointments, providing a smooth texture and skin-conditioning properties.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber processing and leather finishing applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoheptadecanol
CAS No.	57289-07-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₆O
Molecular Weight	256.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoheptadecyl alcohol; 16-Methyl-1-hexadecanol; Heptadecanol, branched; Iso-C17 alcohol; 1-Hexadecanol, 16-methyl-; Branched C17 alcohol; Antisoheptadecanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Isoheptadecanol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are 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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content	≤ 0.5%

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