Propylene glycol behenate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 27923-61-1 / 100; Docosanoic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Propylene Glycol Behenate is a substance used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).

"Glycol" refers to a dihydric alcohol (glycol) as the alcoholic component of this ingredient (e.g. ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol). "Glycolates" are esters of glycolic acid. Behenates are esters or salts of behenic acid (n-docosanoic acid).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer