Description
2-Ethylhexyl esters, also known as octyl esters, have several applications in lubricants:
- 2-Ethylhexyl oleate:
Used as a base oil in some lubricants
- Dimer acid 2-ethylhexyl esters (DA 2-EH esters):
Can be used as additives in base oils and have good solubility in commercial base stocks like polyalpha olefin (PAO-6) and high-oleic sunflower oil (HOSuO). They also have a kinematic viscosity that is three to eight times higher than PAO-6.
- 2-Ethylhexyl laurate:
A branched saturated fatty acids ester that can be used in lubricants and greases. It is a clear liquid at room temperature with a melting point of around -30 ºC.
2-Ethylhexyl esters also have other applications, such as:
- 2-EH stearate:
Used as a plasticizer for synthetic and natural rubber, and as a release agent
- 2-EH palmitate:
A common ingredient in lipsticks, lip moisturizers, skin moisturizers, body lotions, and other health and beauty care products
- 2-EH cocoate:
Has limited applications in the lubricants industry
