Description

Isooctadecan-1-Al CAS NO 61497-47-0 is a high-purity, branched-chain primary alcohol, also known as isostearyl alcohol, valued for its excellent emollient properties and oxidative stability. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and functional ingredient, offering superior skin feel, low irritation, and compatibility in demanding formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, lubricants, and plasticizers industries seeking reliable performance and supply chain consistency.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Emollient: A key ingredient in creams, lotions, lipsticks, and sunscreens for its non-greasy, velvety skin feel and excellent spreading properties.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluid Additive: Used as a synthetic base oil or additive to enhance lubricity, reduce friction, and improve the performance of industrial lubricants.
• Plasticizer Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of esters that act as plasticizers for polymers like PVC, improving flexibility and low-temperature performance.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Synthesis: Serves as a hydrophobic feedstock for producing nonionic surfactants (ethoxylates) and emulsifiers used in various industrial and household applications.
• Textile & Leather Processing Aid: Functions as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber processing and leather finishing to improve handle and quality.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis for producing derivatives used in flavors, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isooctadecan-1-Al
CAS No.	61497-47-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₈O
Molecular Weight	270.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Isostearyl Alcohol; Isooctadecanol; 16-Methylheptadecan-1-ol; 2-Heptyl-1-undecanol; Isooctadecyl Alcohol; Iso-C18 Alcohol; Branched C18 Alcohol
EINECS	262-794-4

Quality Control

Our Isooctadecan-1-Al is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available for every shipment 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as an organic compound that can be easily oxidized, prolonged storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) is recommended for optimal long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Hydroxyl Value	200 - 210 mg KOH/g
Acid Value	≤ 0.1 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I₂/100g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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