Description

Isohexadecen-1-Al is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty alcohol derivative with a defined molecular structure. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and functional ingredient, offering unique reactivity and properties for advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop high-performance formulations.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluids: Used as a base stock or additive component to enhance lubricity, stability, and anti-wear properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Serves as a reactive intermediate or plasticizer in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Surfactant & Detergent Synthesis: A key building block for manufacturing non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB).
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed as a precursor for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and fragrance ingredients.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isohexadecen-1-Al
CAS No.	85926-92-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O
Molecular Weight	240.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Isohexadec-1-en-1-ol; 1-Hexadecen-1-ol, branched; Isohexadecenol; (Z)-Isohexadec-1-en-1-ol (potential isomer); Iso-C16 Unsaturated Alcohol; Oleyl Alcohol Isomer; Palmoleyl Alcohol Isomer; Guerbet C16 Alcohol (unsaturated)
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Quality Control

Our Isohexadecen-1-Al is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available for every shipment 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 15-25°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	To be specified per grade

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