Synonym(s)
9-(Z)-octadecenyl eicosanoate; CAS number: 22393-96-0
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"oleyl" means the alcoholic component (oleyl alcohol) of a compound; "arachidate" means the salts/esters of arachidic acid, a saturated C20 carboxylic acid
Oleyl arachidate a vegetable arachidic acid ester of oleyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol (molecular formula C38H74O2), is used in cosmetic formulations. Oleyl arachidate acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
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