Description

Tetradecyl Isononanoate is a high-purity, synthetic ester known for its exceptional emolliency and skin-feel properties. This versatile compound serves as a premium, non-greasy emollient and solvent, offering excellent stability and compatibility in demanding formulations. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries seeking superior performance and product differentiation.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key emollient in high-end skin creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products for its dry, silky-smooth skin feel and excellent spreadability.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in conditioners, hair serums, and styling products to impart shine, reduce frizz, and improve combability without heaviness.
• Color Cosmetics: Functions as a pigment wetting agent and binder in lipsticks, foundations, and eyeshadows, enhancing color payoff and texture.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Employed as a base or carrier in ointments, creams, and medicated gels due to its skin compatibility and inert nature.
• Specialty Lubricants & Release Agents: Acts as a synthetic lubricant base or component in precision machinery, mold release agents, and textile fiber processing.
• Industrial Plasticizers: Serves as a secondary plasticizer or solvent in polymer and resin systems to improve flexibility and processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecyl Isononanoate
CAS No.	84777-62-8
Molecular Formula	C23H46O2
Molecular Weight	354.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Isononanoic Acid, Tetradecyl Ester; Myristyl Isononanoate; Tetradecyl 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanoate; 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanoic Acid Tetradecyl Ester; C14 Alkyl Isononanoate; Estol 1587; Priolube 1587; Wickenol 159
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Quality Control

Our Tetradecyl Isononanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with relevant standards for cosmetic and industrial applications.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

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
Saponification Value	155 - 165 mg KOH/g
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.850 - 0.860
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450

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