Synonym(s)
CAS number: 147732-56-7, 171
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"Palmitoyl" means the univalent radical which, derived from palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid), is characterised by the loss of the hydroxy group, "oligopeptides" means peptides of 3-10 amino acids (e.g. arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, histidine, lysine, proline, serine and valine), here as reaction products with hexadecanoyl chlorides.
Palmitoyl oligopeptides are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a skin care product and as a substance with cleansing effects.
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