Octyldodecanol BP
Abstract
Octyldodecanol is a long-chain fatty alcohol. It occurs as a clear, colorless or yellowish, oily liquid
Use/Application
Used in a wide variety of beauty products as an emollient and emulsifier, also used as a solvent and fragrance ingredient.
Identity:
Molecular Formula: C20H42O
Molecular Weight: 298.55 g/mol
CAS No.: 5333-42-6
General Specifications
| Test | Specification….BP |
| Description | It occurs as a clear, colorless or yellowish, oily liquid |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) |
(a) Hydroxyl Value-175.0 – 190.0 (b) Thin-layer chromatography |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol (96%) |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | Specified Test |
| Optical Rotation | -0.10° to + 0.10° |
| Iodine Value | Not more than 8.0 |
| Hydroxyl Value | 175.0 – 190.0 |
| Peroxide Value | Not more than 5.0 |
| Relative Density | About 0.840 |
| Refractive Index | About 1.455 |
| Saponification Value | Not more than 5.0 |
| Water | Not more than 0.5% |
| Sulfated Ash | Not more than 0.1%, determined on 1.0 g. |
| Assay | Not less than 90.0% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
