Property Description:
Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohols and organic solvents, slightly soluble in alkali
Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₂O (Note: Corrected from C₁₀H₂₀O)
Molecular Weight: 206.3
Purity (Premium Grade): ≥98%
Melting Point: 83.5–84°C
Freezing Point: 80–83°C
Boiling Point: 276°C
Flash Point (Open Cup): 138°C
Bulk Density: 0.341 g/mL
Primary Applications:
Surfactant Synthesis:
Key raw material for nonionic surfactants (e.g., Emulsifier OP series)
Plasticizers & Stabilizers:
Trioctylphenyl phosphite (antioxidant)
Octylphenol barium salts (heat stabilizers)
Nickel bis(octylphenol) sulfide (light stabilizer)
Industrial Additives:
Petroleum/fuel stabilizers
Copper ore extractants
Modifier for oil-soluble phenolic resins
Functional Properties:
Excellent emulsifying, cleaning, wetting, and antistatic performance
Widely used in detergents, textiles (leveling/dispersing agents), and synthetic fiber oils
Note:
A major nonionic surfactant (does not ionize in water)
Growing production due to cost-effective ethylene oxide feedstocks
Packaging: 200 kg steel drums / 50 kg plastic drums
Storage:
Keep in dry, ventilated areas (non-flammable)
Follow standard chemical handling protocols
Shelf Life: 2 years