Description

Isohexadecyl Acetate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its excellent emollient properties and chemical stability. This product serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient, offering a smooth, non-greasy feel and good oxidative stability. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for formulating premium skin and hair care products, as well as high-performance lubricants and plasticizers.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in conditioners, serums, and styling products to impart shine, reduce frizz, and improve combability.
• Lubricant & Grease Production: Serves as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants requiring high thermal and oxidative stability.
• Plasticizer Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of polymer additives to enhance flexibility and processing.
• Industrial Solvent & Carrier: Functions as a solvent for resins, inks, and coatings where low volatility and good solvency are required.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Used as a softening and conditioning agent in fiber treatments and leather finishes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isohexadecyl Acetate
CAS No.	94247-14-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₆O₂
Molecular Weight	284.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Isohexadecan-1-ol, acetate; 3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl acetate; Isohexadecanol acetate; Isocetyl acetate; 3,5,5-Trimethyl-1-hexanol acetate; EINECS 304-675-4; Hexadecyl acetate, iso-; Acetic acid, isohexadecyl ester
EINECS	304-675-4

Quality Control

Our Isohexadecyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and cosmetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and conformance to specification are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.875

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