ISOFOL 18T is a primary, saturated alcohol with defined branching of the carbon chain. Such alcohols are chemically described as 2-alkyl-1-alkanols and are also referred to as Guerbet alcohols. It is a high purity alcohol that offers excellent oxidative and color stability. Additionally, the twin, 100% linear alkyl branches of the ISOFOL alcohol give it a lower viscosity and better biodegradability than dimer alcohols derived from oxo-alcohols. The unique chemical structure of ISOFOL alcohol also provides good solubility and solvency.

INCI Name: Octyldecanol

Chemical Name: 2-octyldodecan-1-ol, Alcohols, C16-20-branched

CAS Number: 70693-04-8, 45235-48-1, 5333-42-6

Functions: Intermediate, Solvent

Chemical Family: Alcohols, Chemical Mixtures & Blends

Synonyms: 1-Decanol, 2-octyl-, 2-Octyl-1-decanol, 2-Octyldecane-1-ol, 2-Octyldecanol, 2-Octyldecyl Alcohol, 2-Octyl Dodecanol, 2-Octyldodecyl Alcohol, Octyl Dodecanol

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Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear colorless oily liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (nD20)1.45——
Ester Valuemax. 0.5mg KOH/g—
Iodine Valuemax. 0.5mg l/100 mg—
Density (at 20°C)0.835 - 0.839g/mL—
Melting Range-10 to -6°C—
Viscosity (at 20°C)50.0mPas—
Flash Point170.0°C—
Colormax. 10—APHA
Water Contentmax. 0.1wt. %—
Acid Numbermax. 0.05mg KOH/g—
Boiling Point290.0°C—
iC 16 OH15 - 20wt. %—
iC 18 OH46 - 54wt. %—
iC 20 OH27 - 33wt. %—

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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  

Sasol ISOFOL 18T Melting points of ISOFOL alcohols  in comparison with linear NACOL alcohols

ISOFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature

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

Sasol ISOFOL 18T ISOFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature

ISOFOL alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ISOFOL 18T ISOFOL alcohol density vs temperature

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Safe handling advice

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

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Ambient

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Ambient