Synonym(s)
CAS number: 14379-43-2; L-leucine,N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-
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Stearoyl-..denotes the group CH3-(CH2)16-CO-, "leucine" the amino acid leucine.
Stearoyl leucine acts as an emulsifier (surface active substance used in cosmetic preparations as an adjuvant to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion), hair conditioner (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume), skin care product and as surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer