C13-15 branched and linear alcohols

C13-15 Branched and Linear Alcohols (CAS 85566-16-1) are mid-chain fatty alcohols derived from oxo synthesis, used as intermediates and functional ingredients across cleaning, personal care, and lubricant formulations.

Their balanced chain length and mixed branching profile make them practical building blocks for ethoxylated surfactants and emollients. In home care and industrial cleaning, these alcohols are ethoxylated to produce nonionic surfactants.

These surfactants are used in laundry detergents, hard surface cleaners, and degreasers. The ethoxylated form is often referenced as C13-15 oxo alcohol 5 EO, providing excellent wetting and emulsification properties.

Personal care formulators use them as emollient carriers and co-emulsifiers in skin creams, lotions, and rinse-off products. They are particularly valued in applications where a lightweight skin feel is required.

In metalworking and industrial lubricants, they function as base components for emulsifiable cutting fluids and corrosion-inhibiting formulations. They also serve as solvents and coupling agents in concentrated cleaning products.

These alcohols ensure phase stability across dilution ranges, which is a critical formulation requirement. C13-15 Branched and Linear Alcohols are supplied as a clear to slightly hazy liquid for industrial use.

Technical grade is the standard commercial offering, with supply typically in bulk liquid form via IBC or road tanker. This ensures efficient handling for large-scale manufacturing and chemical processing plants.

Ethoxylated derivatives at varying EO degrees are also commercially available as distinct finished products. These derivatives allow for precise control over hydrophile-lipophile balance in specialized chemical applications.