Synonym(s)
CAS number: 127-23-1
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Pentaerythrityl refers to the alcohol (pentaerythritol, also called pentaerythritol), which is 4-esterified with the fatty acid abietic acid. Pentaerythrityl stearate, the tetraester of abietic acid, is used in cosmetic formulations. The prefix "penta" refers to the 5 carbon atoms of the molecule. 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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