Isotridecanol

Isotridecanol (CAS 27458-92-0), also known as isotridecyl alcohol, is a branched-chain fatty alcohol used as a functional base in surfactant synthesis, plasticizer production, and specialty formulation work.

Where is Isotridecanol used?

• Surfactant synthesis: building block for ethoxylated nonionic surfactants
• Industrial formulations: carrier or co-solvent where controlled solvency and low volatility are required
• Personal care and cosmetics: emollient carrier and solvent base in skin creams, hair products, and color cosmetics
• Textile and leather: lubricant, softening agent in fiber finishing baths and leather fatliquoring compounds
• Plastics and polymers: plasticizer intermediate and processing aid that improves flexibility
• In cutting fluids and rolling oils it reduces friction and tool wear during manufacturing.

Commercial specifications

• Purity specifications commonly range from 99% and above
• Drum and IBC quantities
• Bulk tank delivery available