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CAS number: 629-76-5
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Pentadecyl alcohol is a C-15 fatty alcohol with the molecular formula: C15H32O. Pentadecyl alcohol, also known as "Very long chain fatty alcohols, VLCFA", can be obtained from vegetable wax and beeswax. The fatty alcohol is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and as an emulsion stabilizer (supports the formation of emulsions and improves the resistance and durability of emulsions).
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