Description

Tetradecyl Butyrate is a high-purity ester compound, also known as myristyl butyrate, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient. Its chemical structure makes it an effective emollient, solvent, and fragrance component, offering excellent stability and compatibility in formulated products. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sun care products.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Serves as a fragrance fixative and solvent, contributing to the longevity and stability of scent profiles.
• Lubricant & Plasticizer: Used as a synthetic lubricant base and a plasticizer in polymer and resin formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a key intermediate for the production of more complex esters and specialty chemicals.
• Industrial Cleaners: Employed as a solvent or coupling agent in degreasers and industrial cleaning formulations.
• Textile Processing: Utilized as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber and fabric treatment processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecyl Butyrate
CAS No.	6221-98-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₆O₂
Molecular Weight	284.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Myristyl Butyrate; Tetradecanol Butyrate; Butyric Acid Tetradecyl Ester; n-Tetradecyl Butyrate; 1-Tetradecanol Butanoate; Tetradecyl Butanoate; Myristyl Butanoate; Butanoic Acid, Tetradecyl Ester
EINECS	228-306-5

Quality Control

Our Tetradecyl Butyrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.865
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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