2-Octyldodecanoic acid

2-Octyldodecanoic acid (CAS 40596-46-1), also known as 2-Octyllauric acid, is a branched-chain fatty acid.

Where is 2-Octyldodecanoic acid used?

• Personal care: emollient base and emulsifier in skin creams, lip products, and color cosmetics
• Lubricants: metalworking fluids and specialty greases
• Coatings and adhesives: rheology modifier and dispersing aid
• Sealants and elastomers: processing aid to control viscosity and enhance substrate adhesion
• Its branched structure resists crystallization at low temperatures.

Commercial specifications

• Cosmetic-grade material meeting high purity standards
• Packaging from drums to IBC containers, with bulk quantities