Synonym(s)
2-Octyldodecyl octadecanoates; CAS number: 22766-82-1
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Octyldodecyl" means the alcohol "2-octyldodecanol" as the alcoholic component. "Stearates" means salts/esters of stearic acid (octadecanoic acid)
Octyldodecyl stearate denotes an ester compound between 2-octyldodecanol and stearic acid, a saturated carboxylic acid. The ester is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it).
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