2-Hexyl-1-decanol
CAS 2425-77-6
EC 219-370-1
Formula C16H34O
MW 242.44 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Personal Care & CosmeticsLubricants & MetalworkingPlastics & Polymers Solvent & CarrierEmulsification & DispersionLubricationPlasticizer & Softener
Description
2-Hexyl-1-decanol (CAS 2425-77-6) is a branched-chain fatty alcohol with the molecular formula C16H34O, commercially available under trade names including Exxal 16, EA489, and C610-OH. It carries no assigned E-code and is also referenced in literature as NSC 2399.
In personal care formulations, it functions as an emollient carrier and co-emulsifier, improving spreadability and reducing the greasy feel of oil-phase systems. In plastics and lubricant applications, its branched structure resists crystallisation at low temperatures, making it effective as a plasticiser precursor and a base fluid component in metalworking fluids.
2-Hexyl-1-decanol is supplied as a liquid oil-phase material and falls under HS code 2905.19.9090 for customs classification. It is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications and available packaging formats directly with the supplier.
In personal care formulations, it functions as an emollient carrier and co-emulsifier, improving spreadability and reducing the greasy feel of oil-phase systems. In plastics and lubricant applications, its branched structure resists crystallisation at low temperatures, making it effective as a plasticiser precursor and a base fluid component in metalworking fluids.
2-Hexyl-1-decanol is supplied as a liquid oil-phase material and falls under HS code 2905.19.9090 for customs classification. It is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications and available packaging formats directly with the supplier.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 16 °C |
| Boiling Point | 133-137 °C @ Press: 0.8 Torr |
| Density | 0.838 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 113 °C |
| Color | Clear Colourless |
| Form | Oil |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.4Pa at 148.85℃ |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.449(lit.) |
| Log P | 6.66 at 20℃ |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2905.19.9090 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | nwg |
Other Names
2-hexyldecan-1-olHexyldecanolEA489C610-OH2-HexyLExxal 16Isofol 16-1-decanoLGuerbet C16
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