Synonym(s)
6-(9-(Z)-octadecenoates); CAS number: 139165-15-4; ethyl.alpha.-D-glucopyranosides
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Oleoyl' means oleic acid as the component of a compound, 'ethyl' means ethyl alcohol as the alcoholic component, 'glucosides' means 'condensation products' of glucose with alcohols or polyalcohols.
Oleoyl ethyl glucosides are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer