Stearone (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 504-53-0; Diheptadecyl ketones; Heptadecyl ketones

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer