Synonym(s)
2-Octyldodecyl isooctadecanoates; CAS number: 93803-87-3
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Octyldodecyl" means the alcohol "2-octyldodecanol" as the alcoholic component. "Isostearates" means the salt/ester of isostearic acid (isooctadecanoic acid). Octyldodecyl isostearate, a synthetic ester compound between 2-octyldodecanol and isostearic acid, is used in cosmetic formulations. The ester acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it).
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