ISOFOL 20 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: Octyldodecanol
Chemical Name: 2-octyldodecan-1-ol
Function: Coupling Agent, Intermediate, Solvent
CAS Number: 5333-42-6
Chemical Family: Alcohols
Synonyms: 2-Octyl Dodecanol , 2-Octyldodecyl Alcohol , Octyl Dodecanol
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| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Refractive Index (nD20) | 1.46 | - | - |
| Water Content | max. 0.1 | wt. % | - |
| Ester Value | max. 0.5 | mg KOH/g | - |
| Acid Number | max. 0.05 | mg KOH/g | - |
| Iodine Value | max. 0.5 | mg l/100 mg | - |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.837 - 0.841 | g/mL | - |
| Melting Range | -1 to 1 | °C | - |
| Flash Point | 180.0 | °C | - |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | 60.0 | mPas | - |
| Hydroxyl Value | 184 - 190 | mg KOH/g | - |
| Saponification Value | max. 0.55 | mg KOH/g | - |
| Color | max. 10 | - | APHA |
| Boiling Point | 324.0 | °C | - |
| iC 20 OH | min. 97.0 | wt. % | - |
| Molecular Weight | 298.0 | g/mol | - |
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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
Oxidative stability of ISOFOL 20 vs oleyl alcohol – Rancimat method
ISOFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature
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.
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- 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.
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Storage class (TRGS 510)
- 10-13: German Storage Class 10 to 13
Other data
- Stable under normal conditions.
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