Isopropyl oleate

Isopropyl oleate (CAS 112-11-8) is an ester of oleic acid and isopropyl alcohol; an emollient, solvent carrier and lubricant base.

Where is Isopropyl oleate used?

• Personal care: skin-conditioning emollient in creams, lotions and hair oils, improving spreadability and active delivery
• Metalworking and industrial lubricants: base fluid or co-solvent in cutting fluids, rust preventatives and release agents
• Coatings and polymers: plasticizer and softening agent
• It dissolves lipophilic actives and pigment dispersions where mineral oil alternatives are needed.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm acid value and iodine value specifications against their requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Low viscosity; good solvency for oils and actives
• Clear to pale yellow liquid in drum and IBC quantities
• Material meeting specific purity specifications available for personal care