2-Octyldodecanoic acid

2-Octyldodecanoic acid (CAS 40596-46-1), also known as 2-Octyllauric acid, is a branched-chain fatty acid used across personal care, lubricant, and coating formulations.

Its branched structure resists crystallization at low temperatures, making it a preferred building block where conventional straight-chain fatty acids would solidify or perform inconsistently.

In personal care, it functions as an emollient base and emulsifier in skin creams, lip products, and color cosmetics, contributing to smooth spreadability without a greasy residue.

Lubricant formulators incorporate it into metalworking fluids and specialty greases where low-temperature flow and boundary lubrication performance are critical for industrial operations.

In coatings and adhesive systems, it acts as a rheology modifier and dispersing aid, improving pigment wetting and film uniformity across various application surfaces.

Sealant and elastomer manufacturers use it as a processing aid to control viscosity and enhance substrate adhesion, ensuring high performance in demanding environmental conditions.

2-Octyldodecanoic acid is supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid. It is available in technical and cosmetic grades, with cosmetic-grade material meeting high purity standards.

Packaging typically ranges from drums to IBC containers, with bulk quantities available for industrial buyers seeking reliable supply for large-scale manufacturing requirements.