Synonym(s)
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-9-octadecenyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, (Z)-
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PPG is the acronym for "polypropylene glycol", the polymer of propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), a dihydric alcohol. The number after "PPG" indicates the average number of propylene glycol molecular units, for "PPG-37" this is 37 propylene glycol molecular units. "oleyl ether" means ether (ether) compounds of oleyl alcohol (octadec-9-en-1-ol).
PPG-37 oleyl ether is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture has skin caring and emollient effects (makes the skin smooth and supple).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer