Synonym(s)
CAS number: 504-53-0; Diheptadecyl ketones; Heptadecyl ketones
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Stearone denotes a long-chain aliphatic ketone (chemical compounds with a non-terminal carbonyl group), an alkanone with 2 heptadecyl side chains. The C35-alkanone has the molecular formula: C35H70O.
Stearone is used in cosmetic formulations. The compound acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
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