Description

Hexyl Isononanoate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its excellent emollient properties and low viscosity. This versatile chemical intermediate is crucial for formulators seeking to enhance the sensory profile and performance of personal care products. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance industries to create premium-feeling lotions, creams, and sunscreens.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Emollient: A key ingredient in skin creams, lotions, and sunscreens, providing a non-greasy, silky-smooth feel and improving spreadability.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in conditioners and hair serums to impart shine, reduce frizz, and enhance combability without weighing hair down.
• Fragrance & Perfumery: Serves as a solvent and carrier for fragrance oils, helping to stabilize and prolong scent profiles in fine perfumes and toiletries.
• Makeup Products: Incorporated into foundations, lipsticks, and color cosmetics to improve texture, pigment dispersion, and product glide.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Employed as a base or penetration enhancer in medicated ointments and creams for dermatological applications.
• Industrial Lubricants & Plasticizers: Functions as a synthetic lubricant additive or a specialty plasticizer in certain polymer and coating systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexyl Isononanoate
CAS No.	84878-29-5
Molecular Formula	C15H30O2
Molecular Weight	242.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexyl Isononanoate; Isononanoic Acid Hexyl Ester; 3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl Hexanoate (common misnomer); Hexyl 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanoate; Wickenol 151; Cetiol SN; Priolube 1515; Tegosoft CI
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Quality Control

Our Hexyl Isononanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant GMP guidelines for cosmetic and pharmaceutical intermediates. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical parameters, 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.435
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.850 - 0.860

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