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Dimethiconol fluoroalcohol dilinoleic acid is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance is a reaction product of a derivative of linolenic acid and dimethiconol. Chemically, dimethiconol is a silicone compound with a similar structure as dimethicone (dimethicone). Only the terminal CH3 group was replaced by a hydroxyl group (-OH). The substance acts as an emollient.
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