Synonym(s)
2-octyldodecyl ester; CAS number: 125804-08-2; docosanoic acid; Octyldodecanol behenate
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"Octyldodecyl" means the alcohol "2-octyldodecanol" as the alcoholic component. "Behenate" means the salt/ester of behenic acid
Octyldodecyl behenate, an ester compound between 2-octyldodecanol and the fatty acid behenic acid, is used in cosmetic formulations. The ester acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer