Description

Fatty Acids, Avocado-Oil, Isooctadecyl Esters is a specialized ester derived from natural avocado oil, offering a unique combination of emolliency, oxidative stability, and skin compatibility. This high-purity ingredient is valued for its ability to enhance product performance and shelf-life in demanding formulations. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and high-end lubricant industries seeking natural-derived, functional ingredients.

Application

• Premium Skin Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a superior emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and lipsticks, providing a non-greasy, luxurious feel.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in conditioners, hair masks, and serums to impart shine, improve manageability, and provide heat protection.
• Color Cosmetics: Serves as a pigment dispersant and binder in foundations, eyeshadows, and mascaras, enhancing texture and wear.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Employed as an excipient in ointments and dermatological preparations for its excellent spreading properties and skin barrier support.
• Specialty Lubricants & Release Agents: Functions as a bio-based component in high-performance lubricants, mold release agents, and textile processing aids.
• Industrial Additives: Utilized as a plasticizer, viscosity modifier, or coupling agent in polymer and coating systems requiring natural derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fatty Acids, Avocado-Oil, Isooctadecyl Esters
CAS No.	90990-06-0
Molecular Formula	Typically C~36H~70O~2 (Mixture)
Molecular Weight	~550 g/mol (Average)
Synonyms	Avocado Oil Isooctadecyl Esters; Isooctadecyl Avocadoate; Fatty Acids, C-16 and C-18 Unsaturated, Isooctadecyl Esters; Avocado Fatty Acid Isooctadecyl Ester; Isooctadecyl Ester of Avocado Oil Fatty Acids; Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Isooctadecyl Esters; Avocado Oil Esters, Isooctadecyl; Isooctadecyl Alcohol, Avocado Oil Fatty Acid Ester
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Quality Control

Our Fatty Acids, Avocado-Oil, Isooctadecyl Esters are produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as ester content, acid value, peroxide value, and fatty acid profile are available upon request. We adhere to relevant GMP guidelines for cosmetic and pharmaceutical excipient manufacture.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen blanket) to preserve quality and prevent rancidity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to yellow oily liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	90 - 110 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg
Iodine Value	60 - 80 (Wijs)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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