- INCI Name:Octyldecanol
- Chemical Name:Alcohols, C16-20-branched, 2-octyldodecan-1-ol
- CAS Number:70693-04-8, 45235-48-1, 5333-42-6
- Functions:Solvent, Intermediate
- Chemical Family:Chemical Mixtures & Blends, Alcohols
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.