Description

11-Methyldodecyl Laurate is a branched-chain fatty acid ester derived from lauric acid. This specialized ester offers unique performance characteristics, including excellent emolliency, low viscosity, and enhanced oxidative stability compared to its linear counterparts. It serves as a valuable intermediate and functional ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, lubricant, and specialty chemical industries seeking tailored physical properties and improved product performance.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a high-performance emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and sunscreens, providing a non-greasy, silky feel.
• Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Used as a synthetic base oil or additive component, offering good lubricity, thermal stability, and low pour point.
• Plasticizers & Polymer Additives: Functions as a secondary plasticizer or processing aid to improve the flexibility and low-temperature performance of polymers.
• Specialty Surfactants & Esters: Serves as a key hydrophobic building block for the synthesis of novel surfactants and complex esters with specific solubility profiles.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: Employed as a solvent or coupling agent in formulated cleaning products for its ability to dissolve oils and greases.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Utilized as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber processing and leather finishing applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-Methyldodecyl Laurate
CAS No.	94134-83-5
Molecular Formula	C25H50O2
Molecular Weight	382.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecanoic acid, 11-methyldodecyl ester; Lauric acid, 11-methyldodecyl ester; 11-Methyldodecyl dodecanoate; Iso-Tridecyl Laurate; Branched Tridecyl Laurate
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Quality Control

Our 11-Methyldodecyl Laurate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee the product meets your specific application requirements and agreed-upon specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 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 to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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