Octyldodeceth-2 (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

.alpha-(2-octyldodecyl)-.omega-hydroxy- (2 mol EO average molar ratio); CAS number: 32128-65-7; poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)

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Octyl dodecether(s)" are the polyoxyethylene ethers of octyl dodecanol (for comparison see: laurethe as polyoxyethylene ether of lauryl alcohol; steareth as polyoxyethylene ether of stearyl alcohol, etc.). In the name of octyldodecethes, the inserted numbering means the average number of ethylene oxide units per mole. Octyldodeceth -2 is the INCI designation for a polyoxyethylene ether with 2 ethylene oxide units per mol.

Octyldodeceth-2 is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as surfactant (washing-active substance) and as emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together). Furthermore the substance has a cleansing effect on the body surface.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer