2-Ethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate

2-Ethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate (CAS 70969-70-9), commercially known as Dragoxat 89 and sold as Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, is a branched-chain ester used across personal care, coatings, and industrial lubrication.

It functions as an emollient, solvent carrier, and lubricating fluid, valued for its low viscosity and non-greasy skin feel in cosmetic applications and its solvating power in technical formulations.

In personal care, it serves as an emollient and carrier oil in skin creams, sunscreens, and color cosmetics, where its dry, lightweight texture supports high consumer acceptance.

Coatings formulators use it as a coalescing solvent and plasticizing component in industrial and decorative systems to improve film formation and flexibility across various substrates.

In adhesives and sealants, it acts as a processing aid and plasticizer to control viscosity and enhance substrate compatibility. Lubricant and metalworking fluid manufacturers incorporate it as a base fluid.

It is utilized as a functional additive where controlled lubricity and thermal stability are required. 2-Ethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate is supplied as a clear, low-viscosity liquid in drum and IBC quantities.

Cosmetic-grade material is available to meet personal care industry standards, while technical-grade supply serves coatings, lubricant, and adhesive applications for industrial clients.

Bulk availability supports both specialty formulation and large-scale industrial procurement. This versatile ester provides consistent performance across diverse chemical manufacturing sectors and global markets.