C8-C10 Fatty Alcohol

Product description and Performance

C8-10 Fatty Alcohol is a mixed alcohol containing straight-chain saturated fatty alcohols with eight to ten carbon atoms, typically composed of octanol (C8), nonanol (C9), and decanol (C10). It is a colorless, transparent liquid with a mild oily odor, low solubility in water, but miscible with organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. Due to its hydroxyl group (-OH), C8-10 Fatty Alcohol can participate in chemical reactions like esterification and oxidation.

Product Application

C8-10 Fatty Alcohol has a wide range of applications across various industries. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is commonly used as an emulsifier, solvent, thickener, and skin conditioner, enhancing the texture and stability of products like creams, lotions, shampoos, and perfumes. In the fragrance industry, it is used to produce various perfumes, particularly floral scents, where it helps enhance the longevity of the fragrance. In the chemical industry, C8-10 alcohol is used as a solvent and plasticizer in the production of coatings, paints, and plastics, improving product performance. Additionally, in the food industry, it is used as a flavoring agent in some food additives, contributing fragrance to food products. Overall, C8-10  Fatty Alcohol is a commonly used raw material in cosmetics, fragrances, and the chemical industry due to its excellent emulsifying properties and fragrance characteristics.

Specification:

Test Items	Spec. Limited
Appearance, 30°C	Clear, No Extraneous Matters
Color-APHA	10 max.
Acid Value	0.1 max.
Saponitication	1.0 max.
Iodine Value	0.3 max.
Moiture, %	0.1 max.
Hydroxyl Value	380-410
Composition, (% by GC) C6 C8 C10	0-1 47-72 25-55
Hydro carbons	0-1

Package: 850kg/IBC.