(Excipient / Nanoemulsion Component / Emollient)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces high-quality Octyldodecanol, renowned for its exceptional purity and effectiveness. This versatile compound is widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry for its valuable functional properties.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Octyldodecanol with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Application: MOLHOL® ODD is employed in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient in topical medications and ointments, where its excellent emollient properties contribute to improved skin texture and smoothness. It also functions as a solvent, moisturizer, and emollient, enhancing formulation stability and sensory characteristics. In addition, it is occasionally used in analytical techniques, such as chromatography and spectrophotometry, as a reference standard for quantifying active substances in pharmaceutical formulations.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 5333-42-6 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C20H42O |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 298.55 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as clear water-white, free-flowing liquid. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Chromatographic identity: The retention time of the major peak of the Sample solution, excluding the solvent and internal standard peaks, corresponds to the octyldodecanol peak of the Standard solution. (B) Hydroxyl value: 175 to190. |
| 3 | Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and in ether; insoluble in water. |
| 4 | Residue on ignition | Not more than 0.1 %. |
| 5 | Limit of related fatty Alcohols and Alkanes (A) Sum of unspecified related fatty alcohols and impurities (B) Sum of n-nonadecane, 9-methyl nonadecane, 2-octyl-1-decanol, 2-hexyl-1-dodecanol, 2-octyl-1-tetradecanol, and 2-decyl-1-dodecanol. |
(A) Not more than 1.0 %. (B) Not more than 1.5 %. |
| 6 | Limit of branched chain Fatty alcohols and branched chain aldehyde (A) Sum of unspecified fatty alcohols and impurities (B) Branched chain fatty alcohols (2-octyl-1-decanol, 2-hexyl-1-dodecanol, 2-octyl-1-tetradecanol, and 2-decyl-1-dodecanol) (C) Branched chain aldehyde (2-octyldodecanal) |
(A) Not more than 5.0 %. (B) Not more than 5.0 %. (C) Not more than 2.0 %. |
| 7 | Acid value | Not more than 0.5. |
| 8 | Iodine value | Not more than 8.0. |
| 9 | Peroxide value | Not more than 5.0. |
| 10 | Water determination | Not more than 0.5 %. |
| 11 | Assay | Not less than 90.0 % and not more than 102.0 % of 2-octyldodecan-1-ol (C20H42O). |
PACKAGING
MOLHOL® ODD is packed in HDPE Drum or IBC packing, having bar coded label.
SHELF LIFE, STORAGE AND PACKING
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight containers.
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