Heptyl undecylenate

Heptyl undecylenate (CAS 68141-27-5) is an ester of undecylenic acid and heptanol used as an emollient, lubricant, and dispersing agent in personal care and industrial formulations.

Where is Heptyl undecylenate used?

• Skin and hair care: lightweight emollient improving spreadability and skin feel in lotions, serums, and conditioning treatments without a greasy residue
• Lubricants and metalworking: base or additive component where bio-derived esters are preferred over mineral oil derivatives
• Coatings and adhesives: plasticizing dispersant aiding pigment wetting and film flexibility
• Sealant and elastomer compounding: modifies surface tack and processing flow
• It is derived from renewable castor oil chemistry.

Commercial specifications

• Cosmetic-grade material meets purity standards relevant to personal care
• Bulk supply in drums and intermediate bulk containers
• Smaller packaging for laboratory and development use