OCTYLDODECANOL

Synonyms:
OCTYLDODECANOL; Octyldodecanol; 2-Octyldodecan-1-ol; 2-Octyl-1-dodecanol; 5333-42-6; Octyldodecanol; 2-Octyldodecanol; 1-DODECANOL, 2-OCTYL-; Standamul G; 2-Octyl dodecanol; Eutanol G; Isofol 20; 2-Octyldodecyl alcohol; Kalcohl 200G; Rilanit G 20; Exxal 20; Octyl dodecanol; Kalcohl 200GD; 2-n-octyl-1-dodecanol; 2-Octyldecanol; 2-octildodecanol; Guerbet C20; Risonol 20SP; CAS-5333-42-6; Octyldodecanol [NF] ; Jarcol I 20; Fine Oxocol 2000; C20H42O; OHV 180; 2-octyl-dodecanol; ACMC-1AWZN; Michel XO-150-20; 2-octyldodecan-1-ol, octyldodecanol; Tox21_112351; Tox21_302294; 2-octyldodecan-1-ol ; 5333-42-6; Octyldodecanol; Octyl dodecanol; Oktildodekanol; Oktil dodekanol; Octildodecanol; Octil dodecanol; Octildodekanol; Octil dodekanol; Octyldodekanol; Octyl dodekanol; Oktyildodekanol; Oktyil dodekanol

OCTYLDODECANOL

Octyldodecanol

What Is Octyldodecanol?
Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol are long chain fatty alcohols. Stearyl Alcohol is a white, waxy solid with a faint odor, while Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol are clear, colorless liquids. These three ingredients are found in a wide variety of products such as hair conditioners, foundations, eye makeup, skin moisturizers, skin cleansers and other skin care products.

Why is Octyldodecanol used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol help to form emulsions and prevent an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components. These ingredients also reduce the tendency of finished products to generate foam when shaken. When used in the formulation of skin care products, Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol act as a lubricants on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft, smooth appearance.

Scientific Facts: 
Stearyl Alcohol and Oleyl Alcohol are mixtures of long-chain fatty alcohols. Stearyl Alcohol consists primarily of n-octadecanol, while Oleyl Alcohol is primarily unsaturated 9-n-octadecenol. Octyldodecanol is a branched chain fatty alcohol. Fatty alcohols are higher molecular weight nonvolatile alcohols. They are produced from natural fats and oils by reduction of the fatty acid (-COOH) grouping to the hydroxyl function (-OH). Alternately, several completely synthetic routes yield fatty alcohols which may be structurally identical or similar to the naturally-derived alcohols.

Octyldodecanol

Octyldodecanol
Octyldodecanol.svg
Names
IUPAC name
2-Octyl-1-dodecanol
Other names
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol, 2-Octyldodecanol, Eutanol G, Guerbet C20, Isofol 20, Kalcohl 200G
Identifiers
CAS Number    
5333-42-6
3D model (JSmol)    
Interactive image
ChEMBL    
ChEMBL1572050
ChemSpider    
20125
DrugBank    
DB14134
ECHA InfoCard    100.023.857 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number    
226-242-9
KEGG    
C20338
PubChem CID    
21414
Properties
Chemical formula    C20H42O
Molar mass    298.555 g·mol−1
Appearance    yellow oil
Density    0.84
Melting point    1 °C (34 °F; 274 K)
Boiling point    382 °C (720 °F; 655 K)
Refractive index (nD)    1.454
Hazards
Flash point    113 °C (235 °F; 386 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references
Octyldodecanol is a branched-chain primary alcohol used as the isomer 2-octyl-1-dodecanol in cosmetics such as lipstick[1] as an anti-blooming agent, facepowder,[2] It is a medium spreading emollient, with equilibrium spreading pressure of 17.0 dyne/cm.[3] Octyldodecanol is in the class of Guerbet alcohols, because it has the branch at the β position.[4] Compared to arachidyl alcohol, the linear alcohol of the same molecular weight, it has a lower melting point, yet retains low volatility.[4]

Production
2-Octyldodecanol is produced by the Guerbet condensation of decyl alcohol.[5]

Reactions
When octyldodecanol is melted with an alkali it yields octyldodecanoic acid by a dehydrogenation reaction.

OCTYLDODECANOL
Octyldodecanol is a clear, odorless fatty alcohol produced from natural fats and oils. It is stable to hydrolysis and can be used over a wide pH range. It provides the skin with a soft and smooth appearance. It is an ideal solvent to dissolve salicylic acid. It is used in all kinds of skin care, sun care, perfumes and color cosmetics products.
OCTYLDODECANOL is classified as :
Emollient
Solvent
Perfuming
CAS Number    5333-42-6
EINECS/ELINCS No:    226-242-9
COSING REF No:    35610
Chem/IUPAC Name:    2-Octyldodecan-1-ol

octyldodecanol
Rating: GOOD
Categories: Texture Enhancer, Emollients
Clear colorless liquid that’s considered a long-chain fatty acid. It’s often used as a texture enhancer in moisturizers and lip products due to its lubricating and emollient properties. Octyldodecanol also helps prevent a formula from separating into its oil and liquid components. It’s a synthetic ingredient.

Details
A clear, slightly yellow, odorless oil  that's a very common, medium-spreading emollient. It makes the skin feel nice and smooth and works in a wide range of formulas.

Functions:

Octyldodecanol is a long-chain fatty alcohol used in a wide variety of beauty products as an emollient and emulsifier, but also rarely as a solvent and fragrance ingredient as well. It is a clear, colorless liquid that is often seen as a thickener in moisturizers because of its lubricating and emollient properties (Source).

Octyldodecanol helps to form emulsions and prevents formulas from separating into its oil and liquid components. It can also reduce the tendency of finished products to generate foam when shaken. Octyldodecanol acts as a lubricant on the skin, giving a soft, silky feel as an ingredient in lotion.

Safety Measures/Side Effects:

The EWG rates Octyldodecanol as low hazard, although it should be noted that a study published in Cosmetics and Toiletries in 1979 showed irritation occurred in tests of Octyldodecanol, even in low concentrations, and again in a study published in the Journal of Toxicology in 1985. However, both were results were found when tested on rabbits. A 2006 study found that it enhanced the irritation of other ingredients.

Octyldodecanol is a long chain fatty alcohol. It is a medium spreading emollient which is due to its chemical structure hydrolysis stable and therefore beneficially suitable for all formulations where a wide pH range is needed e.g. deo/antiperspirant and hair remover formulations. It is an emulsifier and opacifying agent, used primarily as a thickener in moisturizers because of its lubricating and emollient properties in the formulation of skin care products. Octyldodecanol is approved by ECOCERT for Natural and Organic Cosmetics.

Description: Octyldodecanol (Synonym: 2-octyl dodecanol) is a clear, odorless fatty alcohol with excellent solvent properties. It is produced from natural fats (non animal) and oils by reduction of the fatty acid grouping to the hydroxyl function. It can be used in almost any cosmetic product, from lip balm to skin lotions, facial cleansers and color cosmetics, silicone alternative. Stable to hydrolysis and can be used over a wide pH range. Medium spreading qualities. Moisturizes skin & hair, stabilizes lotions & creams. Solvent for perfume ingredients, also salicylic acid. Clear liquid, odorless. Water-insoluble, miscible in alcohol, soluble in paraffin oil.
CAS: 5333-42-6
INCI Name: Octyldodecanol
Benefits:
Emollient, solvent, and moisturizer for all kinds of skin care products
Provides the skin a soft, smooth appearance
Ideal solvent to dissolve salicylic acid
Use: Add to formulas as is, add to oil phase, typical use level 2-20%. For external use only.
Applications: All kinds of skin care, sun care products, various color cosmetics.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Vegetable oils
Manufacture: Octyldodecanol is a branched fatty alcohol produced from natural fats and oils by reduction of the fatty acid grouping to the hydroxyl function.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: No data available
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

Clear, odorless oil with excellent solvent properties. Can be used in almost any cosmetic product, from lip balm to skin lotions, facial cleansers and color cosmetics. Stable to hydrolysis and can be used over a wide pH range. Medium spreading qualities. Moisturizes skin & hair, stabilizes lotions & creams. Solvent for perfume ingredients, also salicylic acid. Clear liquid, odorless. Synonym: 2-octyl dodecanol.