ISOFOL 12

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Alcohols

Chemical Name

2-butyloctan-1-ol

Base Chemicals Functions

Intermediate

Industrial Additives Functions

Anti-Foaming Agent

CAS No.

3913-02-8

EC No.

223-470-0

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Alcohols

Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals

Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable

Base Chemicals Features

Good Solubility,

High Solvency,

Low Viscosity

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining

Exploration & Upstream

Applicable Processes

Cosmetic Production,

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing,

Textiles Manufacturing

Base Chemicals End Uses

Lubricants

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

ISOFOL Alcohols and their derivatives are used as raw materials and intermediates in many application areas including:

• Lubricants – converted to esters having improved hydrolytic stability and lower pour points than linear counterparts.
• Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals – an odorless ingredient of creams, lotions, and ointments.
• Personal Care – sulfate derivative gives low foaming cleansing.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Odor

Characteristic

Appearance

Clear colorless liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (nD20)	approx. 1.443	—	DIN 51423
Iodine Value	max. 0.5	mg I/100mg	600-39
iC 12 OH	min. 97.0	wt. %	600-12a
Ester value	max. 0.3	mg KOH/g	600-33
Acid number	max. 0.05	mg KOH/g	600-31
Boiling Point	approx. 243	°C	600-21
Flash point	approx. 120	°C	DIN 51758
Molecular weight	approx. 186	g/mol	600-19
Hydroxyl value	286 - 305	mg KOH/g	600-30
Water Content	max. 0.1	wt. %	DIN 51777
Color Value	max. 10	—	EN ISO 6271-2
Melting range	max. -30	°C	600-27
Density (at 20°C)	0.831 - 0.835	g/ml	DIN 51757
Viscosity (at 20°C)	approx. 23	mPa.s	600-25

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

CHINV (Switzerland),

DSL (Canada),

ENCS (Japan),

ISHL (Japan),

KECI (Korea),

TSCA (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Melting points of ISOFOL alcohols in comparison with linear NACOL alcohols

The ISOFOL alcohols C12 to C24 are liquid at ambient temperature, whereas corresponding linear and saturated alcohols are solid. While oleyl alcohol starts to solidify at approx. 10 °C, ISOFOL alcohol of similar chain lengths remains liquid  

ISOFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature

The temperature-dependant kinematic viscosity of ISOFOL alcohols is shown in Figure

ISOFOL alcohol density vs temperature

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bulk

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

48 months

Storage And Handling

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

• Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
• Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

• The product is flammable but not readily ignited. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Fire-fighting class

• B: Fires involving liquids or liquid containing substances. Also includes substances which become liquid at elevated temperatures

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage class (TRGS 510)

• 10-13: German Storage Class 10 to 13

Other data 

• Stable under normal conditions.