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Isocetyl stearate

Isocetyl stearate structure

Isocetyl stearate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    25339-09-7

  • Formula:

    C34H68O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Isocetyl stearate

  • Synonyms:

    Octadecanoic acid,isohexadecyl ester;Stearic acid,isohexadecyl ester;Isohexadecyl alcohol,stearate;Isocetyl stearate;Kessco ICS;Standamul 7061;Isohexadecyl stearate;Isopalmityl stearate;Ceraphyl 494;Kemester 5822;Crodamol ICS;Hest ICS;Schercemol ICS;Nikkol ICS-R;27251-91-8

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Skin Conditioning

Description

​Isocetyl stearate is an ester derived from isocetyl alcohol and stearic acid, characterized by its clear, pale yellow, oily liquid form with a faint odor. It has a melting point of approximately 37 °C, a boiling point around 496.64 °C, and a density near 0.8705 g/cm³. The compound is insoluble in water but dissolves readily in most organic solvents. ​

Isocetyl stearate Basic Attributes

508.90300

508.52193141 g/mol

246-868-6

3RJ7186O9W

DTXSID4047179

Characteristics

26.30000

12.12830

0.857 g/cm3

522.4ºC at 760 mmHg

275.9ºC

1.455

5.18E-11mmHg at 25°C

Isocetyl stearate Use and Manufacturing

Uses

In the cosmetics and personal care industry, isocetyl stearate functions primarily as an emollient, imparting a smooth, non-greasy feel to products. It enhances product spreadability and provides a silky texture. Due to its low viscosity and oily nature, isocetyl stearate forms a non-greasy film upon application, contributing to the overall sensory experience of cosmetic products.

Miscellaneous manufacturing|Octadecanoic acid, isohexadecyl ester: ACTIVE

Cosmetics -> Emollient; Skin conditioning

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:508.9
XLogP3:16
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:31
Exact Mass:508.52193141
Monoisotopic Mass:508.52193141
Topological Polar Surface Area:26.3
Heavy Atom Count:36
Complexity:417
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

Drug Function and Efficacy

Ester-based emollient that provides lubricity and improves skin texture.

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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