Dibutyl sebacate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No 109-43-3; Dibutylsebacate; Sebacic acid dibutyl ester

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Sebacic acid dibutyl ester, also known as dibutyl sebacate, is a colourless and odourless, oily organic chemical compound, the diester of sebacic acid with the alcohol 1-butanol. Dibutyl sebacate is used as an additive in cosmetic and skin care and hair conditioning products; furthermore as a plasticizer in gelatine capsules and plastics. Dibutylsebacate belongs to the group of film-forming substances.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer