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: Alcohols, C16-20-branched, 2-octyldodecan-1-ol
Function: Intermediate, Solvent
CAS Number: 70693-04-8, 45235-48-1, 5333-42-6
Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends, Alcohols
Synonyms: 2-Octyl Dodecanol , 2-Octyldodecyl Alcohol , Octyl Dodecanol
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| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Refractive Index (nD20) | 1.45 | - | - |
| Ester Value | max. 0.5 | mg KOH/g | - |
| Iodine Value | max. 0.5 | mg l/100 mg | - |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.835 - 0.839 | g/mL | - |
| Melting Range | -10 to -6 | °C | - |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | 50.0 | mPas | - |
| Flash Point | 170.0 | °C | - |
| Color | max. 10 | - | APHA |
| Water Content | max. 0.1 | wt. % | - |
| Acid Number | max. 0.05 | mg KOH/g | - |
| Boiling Point | 290.0 | °C | - |
| iC 16 OH | 15 - 20 | wt. % | - |
| iC 18 OH | 46 - 54 | wt. % | - |
| iC 20 OH | 27 - 33 | wt. % | - |
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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
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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