1-Octadecene

1-Octadecene (CAS 112-88-9) is a long-chain linear alpha-olefin used as a chemical building block and functional fluid in specialty chemical manufacturing.

Where is 1-Octadecene used?

• Polymer synthesis and surface modification: reactive intermediate via its terminal double bond
• Plastics and polymer manufacturing: comonomer in polyethylene and polyalphaolefin production, influencing molecular weight distribution and end-product flexibility
• Personal care: emollient systems and carrier bases needing a non-polar, low-viscosity fluid to improve skin feel
• Lubricant and metalworking formulations: base fluid component
• It functions as a synthetic intermediate for high-performance gear oils and cutting fluids.
• Upstream oil and gas operations use it as a process chemical in drilling fluid formulations requiring thermal stability at elevated temperatures.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels commonly range from 90% to 97%+ depending on application requirements
• Higher-purity cuts available for specialty polymer and fine chemical synthesis where olefin content and isomer profile are critical to process consistency