Description

Isooctyl Octanoate is a high-purity, synthetic ester valued for its excellent solvency, low volatility, and favorable environmental profile. This versatile chemical intermediate is crucial for formulators seeking a stable, low-odor, and skin-friendly ingredient. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, lubricant, and specialty chemical industries to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an effective emollient and solvent in sunscreens, creams, lotions, and makeup, providing a non-greasy feel and improving spreadability.
• Lubricants & Greases: Serves as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants, metalworking fluids, and greases, offering good thermal stability and low-temperature performance.
• Plasticizers & Polymers: Used as a co-plasticizer or processing aid in PVC and other polymer formulations to improve flexibility and processing characteristics.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: Functions as a key component in solvent blends for industrial cleaning, degreasing, and precision parts washing due to its effective solvency and evaporation profile.
• Coatings & Inks: Employed as a coalescing agent or solvent in high-performance coatings, printing inks, and adhesives to adjust drying time and film formation.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex esters, surfactants, and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isooctyl Octanoate
CAS No.	93859-50-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	256.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Isooctyl Caprylate; 2-Ethylhexyl Octanoate; Octanoic Acid, Isooctyl Ester; Caprylic Acid, Isooctyl Ester; Isooctyl Ester of Octanoic Acid; EINECS 298-794-1; 2-Ethylhexyl Caprylate
EINECS	298-794-1

Quality Control

Our Isooctyl Octanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for color, odor, and chemical composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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, acids, and heat sources to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.432 - 1.436
Density (20°C)	0.855 - 0.865 g/mL

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