Hexyl nicotinate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 23597-82-2; Nicotinic acid hexyl ester

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Hexyl nicotinate is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. "Hexyl" means an organic alcohol with a 6-carbon chain and the following structural formula: (CH3(CH2)5OH. Nicotinate means an ester or salt of nicotinic acid. Hexyl nicotinate is therefore the nicotinic acid hexyl ester. It acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static electricity by neutralising the electrical charge on the surface of the skin and hair) and as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smooth).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer