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Propylene glycol linolenate (inci)

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester

Definition
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Propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol)" means a dihydric alcohol which, due to its chemical and physical properties, is widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and technology both as a mono-substance and as a component of an ester, "linolenate" means the ester of "linoleic acid" of a mono-carboxylic acid.

Propylene glycol linolenate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).

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Emollient; Surfactants;