Description

Isooctadecyl 2-Ethylhexanoate is a high-performance synthetic ester, specifically a branched-chain fatty acid ester. This compound serves as a versatile and effective emollient, lubricant, and solvent intermediate, prized for its excellent oxidative stability and low volatility. It is essential for formulators and manufacturers in the personal care, coatings, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance and shelf life.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and color cosmetics, providing a non-greasy, silky feel.
• Lubricants & Greases: Used as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants, offering good low-temperature fluidity and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Plastic Additives: Functions as a plasticizer and processing aid for various polymers, improving flexibility and workability.
• Coatings & Inks: Serves as a coalescing agent and lubricant in industrial coatings, printing inks, and adhesives, enhancing film formation and surface properties.
• Metalworking Fluids: Employed as a lubricity component in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of more complex esters and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isooctadecyl 2-Ethylhexanoate
CAS No.	69247-83-2
Molecular Formula	C26H52O2
Molecular Weight	396.70 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Isooctadecyl Ester; Isooctadecyl 2-Ethylhexanoate; Isooctadecyl 2-Ethylcaproate; 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid, Isooctadecyl Ester; Ester of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid and Isooctadecanol; Isooctadecanol, 2-Ethylhexanoate; (Iso)C18 Alcohol 2-Ethylhexanoate
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Quality Control

Our Isooctadecyl 2-Ethylhexanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and performance for your specific application. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, acid value, and color are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content	≤ 0.1%

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