Synonym(s)
1,6-Hexanediol; 1,6-hexanediyl ester; CAS number: 26730-92-7; Hexamethylene distearate; octadecanoic acid; octadecanoic acid ester
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Hexanediol distearate is used in cosmetic formulations. Hexanediol distearate is the di-ester of stearic acid and hexanediol (synonym: hexamethylene glycol) with the formula: CH3(CH2)16COO(CH2)6OCO(CH2)16CH3 .
Hexanediol distearate acts as an emollient (softens and smoothes the skin), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products), solvent and skin care product.
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- Parchem https://www.parchem.com/chemical-supplier-distributor/Hexanediol-distearate-040047.aspx
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