Synonym(s)
CAS number: 61682-73-3
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Pentaerythrityl refers to the tetravalent alcohol pentaerythritol (also called pentaerythritol), which is 4-esterified with behenic acid (n-docosanoic acid). The prefix "penta" refers to the 5 carbon atoms of the molecule. Pentaerythrityl tetrabehenate is used in cosmetic formulations. The tetraester acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
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