Synonym(s)
2-octyldodecyl 2-ethylhexanoates; CAS number: 69275-04-3
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"Octyldodecyl" means the alcohol "2-octyldodecanol" as the alcoholic component. "Ethylhexanoates" means the salt/ester of 2-ethylhexanoic acid
Octyldodecyl ethylhexanoates, a synthetic ester compound between 2-octyldodecanol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid, is used in cosmetic formulations. The ester acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer