1-Tetradecanol

Main Uses

Surfactant Synthesis

It is a raw material for the preparation of anionic surfactants (e.g., sodium tetradecyl sulfate) and nonionic surfactants (e.g., polyoxyethylene tetradecyl ether). These surfactants are used in detergents, industrial cleaners, etc., and possess excellent cleaning and emulsifying capabilities.

Daily Chemicals and Cosmetics

As an emollient and emulsifier, it is used in products such as creams, lotions, and conditioners. It can form a film on the surface of skin or hair to lock in moisture and enhance softness.

It adjusts the viscosity and texture of cosmetics, improves product stability, and reduces the separation of creams.

Industrial Applications

As a textile auxiliary, it is used for the softening treatment and antistatic finishing of fibers to improve the hand feel of fabrics.

As a lubricant additive, it improves the oxidation resistance and low-temperature fluidity of lubricating oils.

It is used to prepare plastic plasticizers and rubber processing aids to enhance the flexibility of materials.

Other Uses

In the pharmaceutical industry, it can serve as an ointment base or drug carrier to facilitate sustained drug release.

As a fragrance intermediate, it is used to synthesize fragrance ingredients such as tetradecanoate esters.