methyl soyate (C16-18 and C18-unsaturated)

Methyl soyate (CAS 67762-38-3) is a soy-derived methyl ester produced by transesterification of soybean oil, yielding a mixture of C16–C18 fatty acid methyl esters.

Where is methyl soyate (C16-18 and C18-unsaturated) used?

• Metalworking and industrial lubrication: cutting fluids, rust preventatives, release agents
• Personal care and cosmetics: emollients, skin conditioners, hair care products as a lightweight carrier
• Plastics processing: bio-based plasticizer and processing aid in PVC and polymer compounding
• Textile and leather finishing: softening and surface-conditioning agent
• It functions as a bio-based lubricant, plasticizer, and surface modifier.

Good to know: Low toxicity and biodegradability influence procurement decisions. Purity specifications are typically defined by acid value, iodine value, and ester content.

Commercial specifications

• Purity specifications typically defined by acid value, iodine value, and ester content
• Bulk supply in IBC totes and road tankers
• Drum quantities for smaller-volume buyers