Other - Bio-Based 2-Octanol
2-Octanol is a branched C8 fatty alcohol. It is directly produced from vegetal chemistry. Indeed, this biobased alcohol is manufactured through a cracking process from ricinoleic acid, major component of castor oil.
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2-Octanol Overview - English Version
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Oleris® 2-Octanol is used as a green solvent for various resins intended for paints and coatings or adhesives sectors.
It can also be employed as a defoamer in different processes and as an additive for lubricants.
Furthermore, the sec-Capryl alcohol can be used as a solvent in rare minerals extraction.
As an intermediate, the sec-Capryl alcohol can be used in synthesis of a wide range of plasticizers esters and surfactants. It can produce for example:
- Alcohol alkoxylates and sulfates for detergency and personal care markets
- Adipates, Sebacates, Palmitates, Stearates for applications in cosmetic, paints and coatings, plastic, paper, textile, etc…
- Phtalates
- Acrylates and Maleates for coatings and adhesives markets
- Salicylate, Myristate, Méthoxycinnamate for application in fragrances
Arkema is the world's largest producer of 2-Octanol.
Choose Oleris® 2-Octanol from Arkema to ensure:
- The 2-Octyl alcohol quality
- The supply-chain security
- Arkema expertise on castor oil chemistry to support your company through every step of its projects