Octyldodecanol (5333-42-6) (C20H42O)

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Technical profile of Octyldodecanol, a high-purity raw chemical material supplied by Triveni Chemicals for industrial manufacturing and laboratory synthesis.

Octyldodecanol is a branched fatty alcohol with the chemical formula C20H42O and molecular weight 298.56 g/mol. It appears as a clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a mild characteristic odor. It is insoluble in water but soluble in oils and many organic solvents. It is stable under normal conditions and has excellent emollient properties.
In terms of uses and applications, Octyldodecanol is widely used in the cosmetic and personal care industry as an emollient, moisturizer, and texture enhancer in creams, lotions, lipsticks, sunscreens, and makeup products. It improves spreadability, skin feel, and pigment dispersion. It is also used in the fragrance industry as a carrier and fixative. In industrial applications, it serves as a lubricant additive, defoamer, and specialty formulation ingredient. Additionally, it is used in pharmaceutical topical products and other formulations requiring a stable, non-greasy oily base.