Pentaerythrityl isostearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate (inci)

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Pentaerythrityl refers to the alcohol (pentaerythritol, also called pentaerythritol) which is esterified with the fatty acids isotearic acid (isooctadecanoic acid), capric acid (decanoic acid), caprylic acid (octanoic acid) and adipic acid (hexanedioic acid). The prefix "penta" indicates the 5 carbon atoms of the molecule. Pentaerythrityl isostearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate is used in cosmetic formulations. The ester mixture acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles