Description

2-Hydroxyoctacosyl 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoate is a high-purity, long-chain hydroxy fatty acid ester with unique structural and functional properties. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and functional additive in advanced material science and specialty chemical formulations. It is particularly sought after by R&D and manufacturing professionals in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and high-performance lubricants industries seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a high-performance emollient, thickener, and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and lipsticks, providing excellent skin feel and moisture retention.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a matrix former in controlled-release drug delivery systems and as a component in topical ointments and suppositories.
• Specialty Lubricants & Greases: Serves as a bio-based additive or synthetic base stock for high-temperature, biodegradable lubricants, offering superior film strength and oxidation resistance.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Functions as a plasticizer, compatibilizer, or cross-linking agent to improve the flexibility, durability, and processing of specialty polymers.
• Surface Coatings & Inks: Employed as a rheology modifier and dispersing agent to control flow, leveling, and pigment stability in advanced coating systems.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing more complex surfactants, wax esters, and other specialty esters with tailored hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxyoctacosyl 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoate
CAS No.	93840-71-2
Molecular Formula	C₄₆H₉₂O₄
Molecular Weight	709.2 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxyoctacosyl Ester; Octacosan-2-yl 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoate; 12-Hydroxystearic Acid 2-Hydroxyoctacosyl Ester; Hydroxystearate Wax Ester; Long-Chain Dihydroxy Ester; LCE-46 (potential trade name); Synthetic Jojoba Oil Analog; C46 Diol Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Hydroxyoctacosyl 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and prevent quality degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	65 - 75 °C
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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