Isopropyl behenate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Isopropyl behenate is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations. Isopropyl behenate acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and skin care product (nourishes the skin).

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"Isopropyl" refers to isopropyl alcohol as the alcoholic component of a substance. Behenates (also called docosanoates) are salts/esters of behenic acid.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer