Description

2-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethoxy]Ethyl Decanoate is a high-purity, non-ionic chemical intermediate and functional additive. This compound is valued for its excellent solvency, emulsifying properties, and ability to act as a carrier or coupling agent in complex formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for creating stable, high-performance products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a versatile emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and solvent in creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used as a plasticizer or additive to improve flexibility and processing characteristics of specialty polymers.
• Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Serves as a synthetic base oil or additive component for high-performance industrial lubricants.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Functions as a softening agent, lubricant, or antistatic agent in fiber and fabric treatment processes.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: Employed as a coupling agent and solvent in heavy-duty cleaning formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a bifunctional intermediate for producing more complex esters and polyether derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethoxy]Ethyl Decanoate
CAS No.	68415-64-5
Molecular Formula	C16H32O5
Molecular Weight	304.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Decanoic acid, 2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl ester; PEG-3 decyl ether carboxylate; Triethylene glycol monodecyl ether carboxylate; Ethanol, 2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]-, decanoate; 2-(2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl caprate; Capric acid PEG-3 ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Ethoxy]Ethyl Decanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for industrial and cosmetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and conformance are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.445 - 1.455
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02

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