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CAS number: 64365-17-9
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Pentaerythrityl refers to the alcohol (pentaerythritol, also known as pentaerythritol) which is esterified with fatty acids obtained from rosin (rosin = English name for colophony) (see also resin acids). The prefix "penta" refers to the 5 carbon atoms of the molecule. Pentaerythrityl hydrogenated rosinate is used in cosmetic formulations. The ester mixture acts as a film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied).
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