Description

Octyl Isooctanoate is a high-purity, synthetic ester widely valued for its exceptional emollient properties and low viscosity. This versatile compound serves as a key ingredient in premium formulations, offering superior skin feel, enhanced spreadability, and excellent stability. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for creating non-greasy, fast-absorbing lotions, creams, sunscreens, and topical delivery systems.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and solvent in facial creams, body lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products for a smooth, dry-touch finish.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Used as a carrier or penetration enhancer in ointments, gels, and transdermal patches due to its excellent skin compatibility.
• Hair Care: Incorporated into conditioners, serums, and styling products to impart shine, reduce frizz, and improve combability without heaviness.
• Industrial Lubricants & Additives: Functions as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants and release agents where high stability and low volatility are required.
• Plasticizers: Employed as a secondary plasticizer or solvent in polymer and resin formulations to improve flexibility and processing.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate or solvent in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octyl Isooctanoate
CAS No.	84896-42-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	256.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Isooctyl Octanoate; 2-Ethylhexyl Isooctanoate; 2-Ethylhexyl 2-Ethylhexanoate; Octyl 2-Ethylhexanoate; EHO; Isooctyl 2-Ethylhexanoate; Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Tegosoft EEH
EINECS	284-433-6

Quality Control

Our Octyl Isooctanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for cosmetic and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and compliance 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). Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. Under recommended conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	210 - 220 mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.432 - 1.438
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.865
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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