MultiTech Difunctional A

MultiTech Difunctional A 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 MultiTech Difunctional A alcohol give it a lower viscosity and better biodegradability than dimer alcohols derived from oxo-alcohols. The unique chemical structure of MultiTech Difunctional A alcohol also provides good solubility and solvency.

Brand: MultiTech (80 products)

INCI Name: Octyldecanol

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

Functions: Intermediate, Intermediate, Solvent

Chemical Family: Alcohols, Chemical Mixtures & Blends

Grade: High Purity Grade

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

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Alcohols,
Chemical Mixtures & Blends
Chemical Name: 2-octyldodecan-1-ol,
Alcohols, C16-20-branched
INCI Name: Octyldecanol
Base Chemicals Functions: Intermediate
CASE Ingredients Functions: Intermediate
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Solvent
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Solvent
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
CASE Ingredients,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families: Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Solvents & Carriers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Solvents & Carriers
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
Alcohols
CASE Ingredients — Monomers & Intermediates
Intermediates
Industrial Additives & Materials — Oil, Gas & Mining Chemicals
Oilfield & Transport Chemicals
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Metal Processing Additives
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Color Stability,
Good Oxidative Stability,
Low Viscosity,
Solubilizing,
Solvency
Labeling Claims: Biodegradable,
High Purity,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Base Chemicals Features: Good Solubility,
High Solvency,
Low Viscosity
CASE Ingredients Features: Good Color Stability
Industrial Additives Features: Good Oxidation Property

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care,
Industrial,
Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Fragrances & Perfumes
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing,
Metal Manufacturing & Finishing
HI&I Care — Home Care
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
Exploration & Upstream
Applicable Processes: Metal Manufacturing,
Textiles Manufacturing
Base Chemicals End Uses: Lubricants,
Surfactants
Fragrances & Perfume Applications: Fragrances & Perfumes
Home Care Applications: Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications: Cleaners,
Detergents
Industrial Additives End Use: Oil & Gas Applications

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

Clear colorless oily liquid

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Water Content	max. 0.1	wt. %	-
Viscosity (at 20°C)	50	mPas	-
Refractive Index (nD20)	1.45	-	-
Melting Range	-10 to -6	°C	-
Iodine Value	max. 0.5	mg l/100 mg	-
iC 20 OH	27 - 33	wt. %	-
iC 18 OH	46 - 54	wt. %	-
iC 16 OH	15 - 20	wt. %	-
Flash Point	170	°C	-
Ester Value	max. 0.5	mg KOH/g	-
Density (at 20°C)	0.835 - 0.839	g/mL	-
Boiling Point	290	°C	-
Acid Number	max. 0.05	mg KOH/g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia),
CHINV (Switzerland),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
ISHL (Japan),
KECI (Korea),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)
Grade: High Purity Grade

Technical Details & Test Data

Melting points of MultiTech Difunctional A alcohols in comparison with linear NACOL alcohols: The MultiTech Difunctional A 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, MultiTech Difunctional A alcohol of similar chain lengths remains liquid
MultiTech Difunctional A alcohol viscosity vs temperature: The temperature-dependant kinematic viscosity of MultiTech Difunctional A alcohols is shown in Figure
MultiTech Difunctional A alcohol density vs temperature

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bottles,
Drums,
Totes (IBC)

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling: Safe handling advice

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage/Transport pressure

Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

Ambient