Hexyldecanoic acid (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

2-hexyldecanoic acid; CAS number 25354-97-6

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Hexyldecanoic acid is a substance with the linear formula: CH3(CH2)7CH[(CH2)5CH3]CO2H, which is used in cosmetic formulations. "Hexyl" denotes an organic alcohol with a 6-carbon chain and the following structural formula: (CH3(CH2)5OH. "Decanoic" means the palmiticacid (hexadecanoic acid) part of the molecule (Palmitic acid is a saturated organic acid (fatty acid). Hexyldecanoic acid is thus the palmitic acid hexyl ester. Hexyldecanoic acid acts as surfactant, emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer