Isostearyl benzoate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

benzoic acid isooctadecyl ester; CAS number: 34364-24-4

Definition
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Isostearyl benzoate (this ingredient contains isostearyl alcohol (1-methyl-octadecanol) as the alcoholic component. Benzoates are the salts or esters of benzoic acid. Isostearyl benzoate, the ester of benzoic acid and isostearin alcohol, a synthetic oil, acts as an emollient, (makes the skin supple and smooth), skin care and hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020