Description

Hexadecyl Icosenoate is a high-purity fatty acid ester derived from specific long-chain alcohols and acids. This compound serves as a versatile and effective emollient and skin-conditioning agent, prized for its ability to enhance texture and stability in advanced formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries seeking premium raw materials for high-performance products.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a key emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
• High-Performance Lubricants: Used as a synthetic base or additive in specialty lubricants requiring excellent thermal stability and low volatility.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Functions as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid to improve flexibility and workability in certain polymer systems.
• Textile & Fiber Treatment: Employed as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber manufacturing and fabric finishing processes.
• Industrial Coatings & Inks: Serves as a leveling agent and viscosity modifier to enhance application properties and final film quality.
• Release Agents & Mold Lubricants: Provides effective release properties in molding applications for plastics, rubber, and composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecyl Icosenoate
CAS No.	93882-45-2
Molecular Formula	C36H70O2
Molecular Weight	534.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecyl Eicosenoate; Cetyl Eicosenoate; Palmityl Eicosenoate; Eicosenoic Acid, Hexadecyl Ester; 11-Eicosenoic Acid, Hexadecyl Ester; (Z)-11-Eicosenoic Acid Hexadecyl Ester; 11Z-Eicosenoic Acid Cetyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexadecyl Icosenoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and 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, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	Contact for details
Saponification Value	Contact for details
Specific Gravity (20°C)	Contact for details
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details

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