Synonym(s)
9-(Z)-octadecenyl acetates; CAS number: 693-80-1
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Oleyl' means the alcoholic component (oleyl alcohol) of a compound; 'acetates' means the salt/ester of acetic acid. Oleoyl acetate, the acetic acid ester of the fatty acid alcohol oleyl alcohol, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it).
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