Oleris® Bio-Based
n-Heptanol
Oleris® n-Heptanol is a bio-based, linear seven-carbon fatty alcohol from a renewable castor oil source. Suitable for use in innovative sustainable design.
- Worldwide
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Properties
Chemical name : n-Heptanol
Common name : Enanthic alcohol, heptyl alcohol, heptan-1-ol, 1-heptanol, heptanol
Features and Certifications
- 100% linear chain saturated odd-numbered fatty alcohol
- High purity in n-heptanol ≥ 99%
- Carbon neutral (ISO 14040)
- 100% castor oil origin
- 100% degree of Natural Origin (ISO16128:2016-Annex C)
- KOSHER and HALAL certified
- GMO and BSE-TSE free
- Conforms to the COSMOS Standard, Raw Material verified by ECOCERT GREENLIFE for use in formulations for cosmetics
- For chemical intermediate use only
Arkema is a Founding Member of Pragati:
The World's First Sustainable Castor Program
The goal of the Pragati project is to enable sustainable castor crop production.
Applications
Used as a 100% bio-based, sustainable, carbon-neutral building block where the following properties might be needed:
- High purity
- 100% Linearity
- Low viscosity
Common applications include:
Flavors and Fragrances Applications
This 100% renewable, castor-based heptanol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of aromatic chemicals like:
γ-Decalactone (3-decalactone) with a fruity peachy character
Esters from C1 to C8 acids with green, floral or fruity notes
Cosmetic Applications
Oleris® n-Heptanol is a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of cosmetic ingredients with a vegetable origin, such as emollients, and surfactants
INCI name: heptanol
Plastic Applications
Heptanol is an alcohol with a seven carbon chain, a clear colorless liquid that is very slightly soluble in water, but miscible with ether, and ethanol
Oleris® n-heptanol can be used as a synthesis intermediate in the manufacturing of phthalate free plasticizers