Synonym(s)
ester with 1,2-hexacosanediol; isooctadecanoic acid
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Hexacosyl glycol isostearate is an ester of isostearic acid with the (water-insoluble) long-chain alcohol hexacosyl glycol. Hexacosyl glycol isostearate is used in cosmetic formulations.
The ester acts as emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together) and skin care product.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer