Stearyl heptanoate
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Preferred IUPAC name
Octadecyl heptanoate | |
Other names
Tegosoft SH
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.060.041 |
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Properties | |
C25H50O2 | |
Molar mass | 382.673 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Stearyl heptanoate is the ester of stearyl alcohol and heptanoic acid (enanthic acid). It is used in cosmetics,[1] including eyeliner. It is prepared from stearyl alcohol, which may be derived from animal or vegetable sources.
Stearyl heptanoate is added to cosmetics to act as an emollient.
References
- ^ Fiume, Monice M.; Bergfeld, Wilma F.; Belsito, Donald V.; Hill, Ronald A.; Klaassen, Curtis D.; Liebler, Daniel; Marks, James G.; Shank, Ronald C.; Slaga, Thomas J.; Snyder, Paul W.; Andersen, F. Alan (2012). "Safety Assessment of Stearyl Heptanoate and Related Stearyl Alkanoates as Used in Cosmetics". International Journal of Toxicology. 31 (5_suppl): 141S–146S. doi:10.1177/1091581812460408. PMID 23064772.
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