2-Ethylhexyl Laurate

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2-Ethylhexyl laurate is a clear, colorless to yellow liquid, a branched saturated fatty acid ester derived from 2-ethylhexanol and lauric acid.

Product Details

Formula:

C20H40O2

CAS Number:

20292-08-4

Also Known As:

2-Ethylhexyl dodecanoate; Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Lauric acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester

applications:

2-Ethylhexyl laurate is used as a skin conditioning agent and emollient in cosmetics, and as a raw material in the manufacture of washing and cleaning products, polymers, adhesives, sealants, textile treatment products, dyes, lubricants, and greases.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Clear, colorless to yellow liquid

Boiling Point, °C

303

Density, g/cm3

0.86

Melting point, °C

-30

Molecular weight, g/mol

312.53

Odor

Faint or mild odor

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.444

COMMERCIAL REQUESTS ONLY

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their 2-EthylhexyI Laurate requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Structure:

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