Description

Hexadecyl 6-Methylheptanoate is a high-purity ester compound, also known as cetyl 6-methylheptanoate, valued for its excellent emollient properties and chemical stability. It serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient, providing smooth texture and enhanced spreadability in formulated products. This material is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty lubricants industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
• Lubricants & Greases: Used as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants requiring high thermal stability and low volatility.
• Plasticizers: Functions as a secondary plasticizer to improve flexibility and processing of polymers and resins.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Employed as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber and fabric treatment processes.
• Industrial Coatings: Serves as a leveling agent and flow improver in coating formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex esters and surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecyl 6-Methylheptanoate
CAS No.	94088-84-3
Molecular Formula	C24H48O2
Molecular Weight	368.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetyl 6-Methylheptanoate; Hexadecyl 6-Methylheptanoate; Palmityl 6-Methylheptanoate; Isoheptadecanoic Acid Cetyl Ester; 6-Methylheptanoic Acid Hexadecyl Ester; Isooctanoic Acid Cetyl Ester (related); Cetyl Isoheptanoate
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Quality Control

Our Hexadecyl 6-Methylheptanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, purity, and consistency for your production 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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.445 - 1.455
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.855 - 0.875

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