Long Chain Synthetic Alcohols
Based on proprietary technology, UNILIN™ alcohols are fully saturated, long chain, linear primary alcohols. Compared to other commercially available synthetic alcohols, UNILIN alcohols are of higher molecular weight, greater crystallinity, and higher purity with an 80% primary alcohol concentration.
Linear alcohols are traditionally limited to C30 and lower, while UNILIN alcohols are available with average carbon chain lengths up to C50. A further attractive feature of the UNILIN alcohols is the relatively narrow 1.1 polydispersity (Mw/Mn).
Features
- Primary alcohol
- Linear carbon backbone
- Low polydispersity
Benefits
- Compatibilizes with polar polymers
- Reacts to form derivatives
- Improves compatibility with hydrocarbons
- Provides solvent resistance in coatings
- Controls melting point
- Lowers melt viscosity
Applications
Used as intermediates, UNILIN alcohols donate to the derived products their beneficial properties of high melt point and hydrophobicity. Potential end uses for the derived products include antioxidants, heat or UV stabilizers, and viscosity depressants.
| Feature | Benefit |
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Long chain, linear backbone |
Efficient oil structure Improved stick stability Uniform payout Film forming Water resistance |
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Alcohol functionality |
Hair and skin conditioning Compatibility with silicones, and other cosmetic oils |
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Oil thickening, rheology modifier |
SPF enhancement Oil phase stability |