Oleoyl ethyl glucosides (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

6-(9-(Z)-octadecenoates); CAS number: 139165-15-4; ethyl.alpha.-D-glucopyranosides

Definition
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"Oleoyl' means oleic acid as the component of a compound, 'ethyl' means ethyl alcohol as the alcoholic component, 'glucosides' means 'condensation products' of glucose with alcohols or polyalcohols.

Oleoyl ethyl glucosides are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020