C12-15 alkyl ethylhexanoate

C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate (CAS 90411-66-8), also known as hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, C12-15-alkyl esters, is a synthetic ester derived from branched-chain fatty acid and mid-chain alcohols.

It functions as an emollient, solvent carrier, and lubricant across personal care, coatings, and industrial applications. In personal care formulations, it acts as a lightweight skin-conditioning emollient.

It is commonly used in lotions, sunscreens, and color cosmetics, delivering a dry, non-greasy skin feel that improves spreadability. Coatings and resin formulators use it as a coalescing solvent and dispersant aid.

This helps to reduce viscosity and improve pigment wetting in solvent-borne systems. In adhesives and sealants, it contributes plasticizing and carrier functions that support processing and film formation.

Lubricant and metalworking applications leverage its ester structure for boundary lubrication and as a base fluid component in specialty formulations. It is supplied as a clear, low-viscosity liquid.

It is available in cosmetic-grade and technical-grade specifications to meet the requirements of personal care and industrial buyers respectively. Packaging typically ranges from drums to IBC totes.

Bulk options are available for high-volume procurement. This versatile ester provides excellent stability and compatibility across a wide range of chemical formulations and industrial processes.