ISOFOL 12 is a primary, saturated alcohol with defined branching of the carbon chain. It can be chemically described as 2-butyl-1-octanol and is also referred to as C12 Guerbet alcohol. It is used in personal care. ISOFOL 12 is a light emollient, solvent, basic material for the production of emollient esters. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.
Chemical Name: 2-butyloctan-1-ol
Function: Anti-Foaming Agent, Intermediate
CAS Number: 3913-02-8
Chemical Family: Alcohols
Labeling Claims: Biodegradable
Synonyms: 2-Butyl-1-octanol, 2-Butyloctanol, 2-Butyloctyl alcohol, 5-(Hydroxymethyl)undecane, Butyloctanol, Butyloctyl alcohol, NSC 2414
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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.
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| 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 |
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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
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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.
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