Isostearic Acid Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Isomerised Stearic Acid
- Branched Stearic Acid
Isostearic acid is a branched C18 fatty acid used in personal-care, oleochemical, coating, lubricant and plastics formulations. Its branching gives formulators a different melting, spreading, fluidity and oxidation profile from straight-chain stearic acid.
The page covers standard, high-purity and low-colour grades in liquid or semi-solid form. Buyers commonly qualify acid value, iodine value, colour, odour, water, viscosity and the performance of esters or finished formulations made from the material.
Isostearic acid is not stearic acid, oleic acid or a generic fatty-acid blend. Those materials differ in saturation and structure, which can change pour behaviour, texture, oxidation response, esterification and compatibility with the rest of the formulation.
Send the intended derivative or formulation, acid-value and colour requirements, physical form, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed against the selected isostearic acid grade.
- Formula
- C18H36O2
- Grade
- standard isostearic acid, high-purity formulation grade, low-colour grade
- Appearance
- Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid or semi-solid fatty acid, grade dependent.
Isostearic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard isostearic acid | branched fatty acid liquid or semi-solid | — | Personal-care, lubricant, coating and industrial formulations requiring a branched C18 fatty acid. | Confirmed with the quotation |
| High-purity formulation grade | refined liquid or semi-solid | — | Cosmetic, speciality ester and formulation routes where colour, odour and acid-value control are important. | Confirmed with the quotation |
| Low-colour grade | refined liquid | — | Light-colour personal-care, coating and industrial systems where appearance and oxidative stability are qualified. | Confirmed with the quotation |
How to buy isostearic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for isostearic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | Branched C18 fatty acid | — |
| Commercial form | Viscous liquid or semi-solid, grade dependent | — |
| Acid value | Confirmed by the selected grade | — |
| Iodine value and unsaturation | Specified according to formulation requirements | — |
| Colour, odour and water | Controlled for the intended use | — |
Isostearic Acid applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed and protect the material from conditions that may affect its grade. Handling and storage details are confirmed in the product documentation.
Common questions about isostearic acid
What is isostearic acid used for?
Isostearic acid is used in personal-care emollients, specialty esters, coatings, lubricants, plastics processing and oleochemical formulations.
Is isostearic acid the same as stearic acid?
No. Isostearic acid is branched, while conventional stearic acid is predominantly straight-chain. The different structures affect flow, melting and formulation behaviour.
Which quality details matter for an isostearic acid grade?
Provide acid value, iodine value, colour, odour, water, viscosity, physical form and any oxidation or low-temperature performance requirement used by the formula.
Can isostearic acid be used to make esters?
Yes, it can be considered as a fatty-acid feedstock for esterification when the target ester, catalyst route, acid value and impurity profile have been qualified.
How should I request a quotation?
State the application or derivative, required physical form, quality limits, estimated quantity, packing preference and Malaysian delivery location.