Description

Dodecyl Isobutyrate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient. Its chemical structure provides excellent solvency, low volatility, and a mild odor profile, making it a valuable asset in formulation chemistry. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, fragrance, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Used as a solvent and fixative in perfumes, colognes, and cosmetic fragrances due to its stability and mild characteristic.
• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in lotions, creams, and other topical products.
• Plasticizer and Additive: Serves as a specialty plasticizer or processing aid in polymer and resin formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a key building block or intermediate in organic synthesis for more complex esters and derivatives.
• Lubricant and Functional Fluid: Employed as a base or additive in specialty lubricants and industrial fluids.
• Cleaning and Degreasing Agents: Utilized as a component in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations for its solvency properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecyl Isobutyrate
CAS No.	6624-71-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	256.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauryl Isobutyrate; Dodecyl 2-Methylpropanoate; Isobutyric Acid Dodecyl Ester; Lauryl Isobutanoate; n-Dodecyl Isobutyrate; 2-Methylpropanoic Acid Dodecyl Ester; Dodecan-1-ol, isobutyrate; Lauryl Ester of Isobutyric Acid
EINECS	229-562-3

Quality Control

Our Dodecyl Isobutyrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and physical properties. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.865

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