Synonym(s)
11-methyl-, acetates; 3,6,9,12-Tetraoxaoctacosan-1-ol; CAS number: 93385-03-6
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Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate is a substance used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
"Ceteth-" refers to a PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether of cetyl alcohol. The number behind "Ceteth-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-.
"Glycol" denotes a dihydric alcohol as the alcoholic component of this ingredient (ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol). "Glycolates" are esters of glycolic acid; acetates are salts or esters of acetic acid.
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