Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

2,2-bis[[(2-ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoates); CAS number: 7299-99-2

Definition
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Pentaerythrityl refers to the tetrahydric alcohol pentaerythritol (also called pentaerythritol), which is quadruple esterified with 2-ethylhexanoic acid (ethyl caproic acid) in pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate. The prefix "penta" indicates the 5 carbon atoms of the molecule. Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate ("hexanoate" refers to the ester of hexanoic acid) is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).

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