Description

2-Decyltetradecyl Octanoate is a high-purity, branched-chain fatty acid ester derived from caprylic acid. This specialty chemical serves as a premium emollient and solvent, valued for its excellent skin feel, low volatility, and high oxidative stability. It is essential for formulators in the personal care, cosmetics, and lubricant industries seeking superior performance and compatibility in their products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a high-performance emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products, providing a non-greasy, silky feel.
• Lubricants & Greases: Used as a synthetic base oil or additive in specialty lubricants, offering excellent thermal stability and low-temperature fluidity.
• Plasticizers & Polymers: Functions as a secondary plasticizer and processing aid in PVC and other polymer formulations to improve flexibility and workability.
• Industrial Solvents: Serves as a high-boiling-point, non-reactive solvent for resins, inks, and coatings where slow evaporation is required.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a softening and lubricating agent in fiber treatments and leather finishing to enhance texture and durability.
• Metalworking Fluids: Incorporated as a friction-reducing component and corrosion inhibitor in cutting and drawing oils.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Decyltetradecyl Octanoate
CAS No.	94277-29-9
Molecular Formula	C32H64O2
Molecular Weight	480.9 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Decyltetradecyl Caprylate; Octanoic Acid, 2-Decyltetradecyl Ester; Isohexadecyl Octanoate; Cetyl Octanoate (branched); Isohexadecyl Caprylate; 2-Decyltetradecan-1-ol Octanoate; Branched C16 Alkyl Octanoate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Decyltetradecyl Octanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.850 - 0.870
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.445 - 1.455

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