Synonym(s)
CAS number: 85252-25-1
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Isodecyl salicylate is an ester compound between the isodecyl alcohol and palmitic acid (salicylate denotes salts or esters of salicylic acid = (2-hydroxybenzoic acid). The substance is used in cosmetic formulations. Isodecyl salicylate acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface of e.g. hair) and as a skin care product.
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