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Isooctyl Alcohol (Mixed Isomers) 99.5% / 99.9% CAS No. 26952-21-6 Industrial Grade
Isooctyl Alcohol, available in 99.5% and 99.9% concentrations, is produced via advanced oxo synthesis (hydroformylation) technology from heptene followed by hydrogenation . It features excellent solvency power, slow evaporation rate, and a characteristic faint, pleasant odor . As a mixture of closely related isomeric, primary alcohols with branched chains such as 6-methyl-1-heptanol, it is widely used as a key intermediate in the production of plasticizers, surfactants, and synthetic lubricants . Its high purity and consistent quality make it ideal for critical industrial applications requiring precise chemical properties. Each batch is rigorously tested using GC analysis to ensure consistent quality meeting industrial standards.
Scope of Application
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Used as a key intermediate for the production of plasticizers including phthalate esters (DOP), adipate esters (DOA), and trimellitate esters (TOTM) for flexible PVC and other polymer applications ;
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Acts as an intermediate for the synthesis of acrylate esters (acrylic acid esters) used in coatings, adhesives, and sealants ;
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Widely applied in the production of nonionic surfactants, detergents, emulsifiers, and dispersing agents ;
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Functions as a solvent for nitrocellulose, urea resins, enamels, alkyd varnishes, and lacquers in the coatings industry ;
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Used in the manufacture of synthetic drying oils, cutting oils, lubricating oils, and hydraulic fluids ;
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Serves as an antifoaming agent in industrial processes and as a defoamer in water-based systems such as white latex ;
Product Features
Isooctyl Alcohol is manufactured using advanced hydroformylation and fractionation technologies, ensuring consistent quality and precise purity control. The product is a mixture of closely related isomeric, primary alcohols with branched chains, primarily consisting of isomers such as 6-methyl-1-heptanol . It features excellent solvency for a wide range of organic compounds, resins, and polymers, with a boiling point of 367°F (186°C) providing slow evaporation characteristics ideal for applications requiring extended open time . Its molecular weight of 130.22-130.23 g/mol and specific gravity of 0.832-0.834 at 20°C offer predictable handling properties . The product exhibits very limited solubility in water (approximately 0.1% at 20°C) while being miscible with alcohols, ethers, and most organic solvents .
Packaging and Transportation
Available in epoxy-lined steel drums (165kg-170kg), IBC totes (850kg-1000kg), and ISO tanks ;
Available in smaller containers including laboratory-scale quantities upon request;
Customized packaging options available upon request to meet specific customer requirements;
Classified as combustible liquid (Class 3), comply with all transportation safety regulations including UN1993 classification with Packing Group III, hazard label "Combustible Liquid" ;
Safety and Storage
✦ The product should be stored in a cool and ventilated warehouse and kept away from kindling and heat sources.
✦ It should be stored separately from oxidants and acids, and is prohibited to mix them in storage.
✦ The warehouse should be equipped with corresponding varieties and quantities of fire-fighting equipment.
✦ The storage area should be equipped with emergency treatment equipment for leakage and appropriate containment materials.
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