Alcohol, High-Purity Solvents

Isodecanol

Isodecanol (CAS: 25339-17-7)

This Isodecanol product is a high-purity, clear, colorless liquid with a minimum purity of 99% (CAS: 25339-17-7). It possesses a molecular weight of 158.28 g/mol, a density of 0.830 g/cm³ at 20°C, and a boiling point of 198°C, with a flash point of 83°C. This versatile alcohol serves as a crucial intermediate and solvent, widely utilized in the production of plasticizers, lubricants, engine oils, and oil field chemicals. It also finds application in surfactants, paints, coatings, and agricultural chemicals.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Exhibits high purity for consistent and reliable performance.
Features very low color, preserving the aesthetics of end products.
Contains minimal acidity, reducing potential for corrosion in formulations.
Offers low water content, suitable for moisture-sensitive applications.
Provides a narrow distillation range, ensuring predictable processing behavior.
Serves as a versatile intermediate for producing plasticizers and surfactants.
Functions effectively as a solvent across various chemical industry applications.
Presents as a clear liquid, free from suspended matter for clean formulations.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Assay (GC): 99.0% min.
Color (APHA): 10 max.
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.832 – 0.840
Water Content (wt%): 0.10 max.
Acid Value (mg KOH/g): 0.10 max.
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g): 345 – 355
Carbonyls (wt%): 0.10 max.
Distillation Range (IBP °C): 195.0 min.
Distillation Range (DP °C): 225.0 max.

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Used in surfactant manufacturing to produce non-ionic ethoxylate surfactants for detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, and dispersants.
Serves as a base stock in synthetic lubricants and greases, offering good thermal stability and low-temperature properties.
Converts into plasticizers like diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), enhancing the flexibility and durability of plastics, particularly PVC.
Functions as a solvent or reactive diluent in various coatings and resin systems, improving flow, leveling, and film formation.
Utilized in agricultural chemicals as emulsifiers, dispersants, and adjuvants to boost the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides.
Acts as a frother in froth flotation processes for mineral recovery due to its beneficial surface-active properties.