Synonym(s)
CAS number: 3008-50-2
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Pentaerythrityl refers to the tetravalent alcohol pentaerythritol (also called pentaerythritol), which is quadruple-esterified with isostearic acid. The prefix "penta" refers to the 5 carbon atoms of the molecule. Pentaerythrityl tetraoctanoate ("octanoate" refers to the ester of octanoic acid). is used in cosmetic formulations. The tetraester 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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