Description

2-Octyldodecyl Isooctadecanoate is a high-purity, branched-chain ester widely recognized for its exceptional emolliency and skin-feel properties. This specialty chemical 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 high-performance lubricant industries seeking to enhance product texture and performance.

Application

• Premium Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a superior emollient and skin conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and color cosmetics for a smooth, silky after-feel.
• Hair Care Products: Used in conditioners, serums, and styling products to impart gloss, reduce frizz, and improve manageability without heaviness.
• Makeup & Decorative Cosmetics: Functions as a pigment dispersant and binder in lipsticks, foundations, and eye makeup, enhancing spreadability and wear.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Employed as a base or carrier in ointments, gels, and medicated creams for its excellent skin penetration and non-irritating characteristics.
• Specialty Lubricants & Release Agents: Serves as a synthetic base fluid or additive in high-performance lubricants and mold release agents for plastics and metals.
• Industrial Plasticizers & Additives: Used as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid in polymers and resins to improve flexibility and processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Octyldodecyl Isooctadecanoate
CAS No.	93803-87-3
Molecular Formula	C46H92O2
Molecular Weight	677.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Isooctadecanoic Acid, 2-Octyldodecyl Ester; 2-Octyldodecyl Isostearate; Octyldodecyl Isostearate; Isostearic Acid, 2-Octyldodecyl Ester; Eutanol G; Jarchem IGI 840; Kemester 2050; Prisorine 2039
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Quality Control

Our 2-Octyldodecyl Isooctadecanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and other relevant methods, to ensure it meets high-purity specifications for cosmetic and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 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
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Saponification Value	80 - 90 mg KOH/g
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.850 - 0.870
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460

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