Stearyl heptanoate

Stearyl heptanoate (CAS 66009-41-4), also known as octadecyl heptanoate, is a synthetic ester of stearyl alcohol and heptanoic acid.

Where is Stearyl heptanoate used?

• Cosmetics and personal care: emollient, lubricant and skin-conditioning agent in skin creams and lotions
• Lip products and colour cosmetics: improves spreadability and smooth after-feel without heavy occlusion
• Sunscreen and foundation: enhances pigment dispersion
• Lubricants and metalworking: boundary lubrication in light-duty formulations with ester-based fluids
• Coatings and sealants: plasticizing or slip-modifying additive for surface properties and film flexibility
• It helps optimize texture on the skin.

Commercial specifications

• Purity specifications aligned to industry standards for ester-based emollients
• Packaging in drums or intermediate bulk containers