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| HS Code | 997017 |
| Chemical Name | Fusel Oil |
| Synonyms | Fuselol, fusel alcohol, grain oil |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid |
| Odor | Strong, alcoholic, and pungent odor |
| Boiling Point | 118-138 °C (dependent on components) |
| Density | 0.81-0.88 g/cm3 |
| Solubility In Water | Slightly soluble |
| Main Components | Amyl alcohols (predominantly), but also includes propanol, butanol, and isobutanol |
| Flammability | Highly flammable |
| Extraction Source | By-product of alcohol (ethanol) fermentation |
| Molecular Formula | Mixture, mainly C3-C5 alcohols |
| Refractive Index | 1.405–1.410 |
| Uses | Solvent, fuel, and in the manufacture of flavorings and perfumes |
| Hazards | Irritating to eyes and respiratory system |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from ignition sources |
As an accredited Fusel Oil factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | Fusel Oil is packaged in a 25-liter blue HDPE drum, featuring a secure screw cap and hazard labeling for safe handling. |
| Shipping | Fusel Oil should be shipped in tightly sealed, clearly labeled containers made of compatible materials, such as steel or high-density polyethylene. Ensure containers are kept upright and secured during transit. Transport in accordance with local, national, and international regulations for hazardous materials, as Fusel Oil is flammable and may emit harmful vapors. |
| Storage | Fusel oil should be stored in tightly sealed, clearly labeled containers made of compatible materials, such as stainless steel or glass, in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition, heat, and direct sunlight. Keep it separate from oxidizers, acids, and strong bases. Storage areas must have appropriate spill containment and be equipped with fire extinguishing equipment. |
Fusel oil, a byproduct of yeast fermentation primarily comprised of higher alcohols, serves as a critical upstream material across select industrial value chains. Our direct production supports global manufacturers who require consistent, quality-assured fusel oil with full compliance for downstream formulations. Outlined here are major application routes where fusel oil plays a unique and verifiable role in high-volume industrial processes.
Manufacturers in paints and coatings utilize fusel oil-derived higher alcohols as specialized solvents and viscosity reducers to improve flow, drying time, and pigment dispersion within specific alkyd resin systems. The alcohol fraction profile aids targeted customization for both architectural and industrial finishes, particularly where slow evaporation rates are required. Direct integration of fusel oil ensures predictable performance for solvent blends, maintaining regulatory boundaries for emissions and workplace safety in large-scale paint plants.
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Phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizer production incorporates fusel oil as a reliable feedstock for upstream esterification, where higher alcohol chains yield specialty esters with targeted flexibility and migration resistance. Downstream plants quantify fusel oil alcohol profile during quality control to ensure each batch meets required esterification kinetics, especially for flexible PVC and technical elastomers. Consistent supply allows manufacturers to respond flexibly to regulatory-driven raw material selection and changing migration limits.
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Within food flavor and fragrance manufacturing, processors derive natural and synthetic isoamyl acetate via direct esterification of isoamyl alcohol—sourced predominantly from fusel oil fractions. Strict separation and analytical control allow flavor houses to meet purity and natural origin standards required by international food safety agencies. Major applications depend on traceable, consistent sources of fusel oil for scalable processing and rapid adaptation to market-driven labeling requirements such as "natural flavor" declarations.
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Refineries and ethanol blenders rely on fusel oil as a denaturant to control diversion of industrial ethanol for beverage use. The higher alcohols in fusel oil impart a sharp odor and taste, ensuring ethanol batches comply with regional taxation and excise diversion controls. Stringent traceability and uniform blending protocols support downstream legal and environmental obligations, while avoiding over-dosing that may interfere with downstream chemical synthesis performance.
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Pharmaceutical API plants source fusel oil for targeted use in specific multi-liquid phase extraction systems, where higher alcohols selectively partition intermediates owing to their balanced polarity and hydrophobicity. Controlled fusel oil fractionation provides a reproducible component profile, meeting GMP validation and analytic trace standards. Downstream users require fully characterized batches with direct lot traceability and contaminant documentation to maintain integrity between process and regulated finished dosage forms.
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