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CRODAMOL AB

CAS NUMBER: 2915-72-2

EC NUMBER: 270-112-4

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C19H30O2

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 290.4

IUPAC NAME: dodecyl benzoate

Crodamol AB is also called "C12-15 Alkyl Benozate".
Crodamol AB is an emollient oil with light and non-greasy sensory.
This formulation is a shaking type and is free from preservatives, alcohol and parabens.

While its primary uses are as an emollient, solvent and solubilizer, Crodamol AB offers formulators the benefits of a truly multifunctional ingredient and is suitable for a variety of applications in:

-sun care

-hair care

-make-up

-toiletries as well as in skin care

Crodamol AB is a high quality ester specifically developed for personal care and pharmaceutical applications.
Crodamol AB is a clear liquid with a cloud point/melting point of approximately 4ºC.
Crodamol AB emollient esters are based on a wide selection of natural fatty acids, offering many functional benefits.
Crodamol AB is exceptionally light, non greasy emollient.
Crodamol AB acts as:

-a very good solvent

-solubilizer

-glossing

-binder/wetting agent for pressed powders

Crodamol AB reduces whitening effect in antiperspirants.

Crodamol AB is used in:

*antiperspirants/deodorants

*facial cleansers

*face/ neck skin care

*eye color

*eye contour care

*lip care and sun protection formulations

Applications:
-Automatic & hand dishwash
-Industrial & institutional cleaning
-Insect repellency
-Tissue coatings
-Waxes & polishes

While Crodamol AB's primary uses are as an emollient, solvent and solubilizer, Crodamol AB offers formulators the benefits of a truly multifunctional ingredient
Crodamol AB is suitable for a variety of applications in sun care, hair care, make-up, and toiletries, as well as in skin care.

Crodamol AB is a low colour ester used as an effective carrier fluid for improved pigment wetting and dispersion in liquid colour concentrates.
Although compatible with many polymer types, Crodamol AB is particularly recommended for use in PP, LDPE, and PVC polymers.

Crodamol AB is composed of benzoic acid and long-chain (C12-15) alcohols.
Crodamol AB is a skin conditioning agent, antimicrobial and emollient for use in baby-care, bathing, shaving, sun-care products.

Crodamol AB is the ester of benzoic acid and C12-15 alcohols.
Crodamol AB is Clear liquid
Crodamol AB is practically odorless.

Crodamol AB is classified as :
-Antimicrobial
-Emollient
-Skin conditioning

What Is Crodamol AB?
Crodamol AB is a mixture of benzoic acid esters that consist of benzoic acid and alcohols that have carbon chain lengths from 12 to 15.
Other long-chain alkyl benzoate ingredients that may be used in cosmetics and personal care products include C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearyl Benzoate, Isostearyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Benzoate and Octyldodecyl Benzoate.

Crodamol AB and the other long-chain alkyl benzoate ingredients may be used in a wide variety of cosmetic products including baby products, bath products, eye makeup, lipstick, shaving products, suntan products, as well as hair care, nail care and skin care products.

Why is Crodamol AB used in cosmetics and personal care products?
In cosmetics and personal care products, Crodamol AB (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate), C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearyl Benzoate, Isostearyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Benzoate and Octyldodecyl Benzoate function as skin-conditioning agents - emollients.
Crodamol AB may also function as solvents.

Scientific Facts of Crodamol AB:
Long-chain alkyl benzoate esters, such as C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, are clear, oil soluble low viscosity liquids.
When used in cosmetic products, Crodamol AB provides a light conditioning and silky after touch to the skin.

Crodamol AB is a synthetic ingredient that is used as an emollient and texture enhancing ingredient in a variety of cosmetics and skincare products.
Crodamol AB is part of a group of ingredients called alkyl benzoates.

As a class of ingredient, alkyl benzoates are used to improve the stability, texture, and scent of products.
Crodamol AB is a low molecular weight ester of benzoic acid and long-chain alcohols.

Crodamol AB is a natural ingredient that can be obtained from several types of fruits and vegetables, such as cranberries, prunes, plums, cinnamon, ripe cloves, and apples.
The ‘C12-15’ in the ingredient name indicates that the alcohols have carbon chain lengths from 12 to 15.

Crodamol AB is a clear liquid.
Crodamol AB is oil-soluble liquid.

Why Is Crodamol AB Used?
In cosmetics and skincare products, Crodamol AB functions as an emollient, texture enhancer, and antimicrobial agent.

Crodamol AB is used in a wide variety of products, such as:
-sunscreens
-baby products
-bath products
-antiperspirants
-deodorants
-eye makeup
-lipstick
-foundations
-tinted moisturizers
-shaving products
-hair styling products, and more.

Emollient:
As an emollient, Crodamol AB helps to keep the skin moist and supple by reducing water loss from the outer layers of the skin.
Emollients form a protective barrier on the surface of the skin, trapping moisture and preventing water loss to the air.

Emollients also help to improve the texture and performance of a product by acting as a lubricant.
A lubricant reduces friction when anything rubs against the skin.
These functions allow Crodamol AB to keep the skin moisturized and also help repair the appearance of the skin.

While all skin types can benefit from emollients like Crodamol AB, emollients are very beneficial for those who have dry, rough, and/or flaky skin.
Emollients help to leave the skin looking and feeling soft and smooth.
In addition, emollients may benefit those that suffer from conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or other inflammatory skin condition.

Texture of Crodamol AB:
Crodamol AB can also be classified as a texture enhancer.
Crodamol AB imparts a soft and velvety feel to the skin and has improves spreadability.

Crodamol AB also functions as an effective thickener when added to gels, creams, and lotions.
Crodamol AB has excellent solubility in oil and is often used in sunscreens because it helps keep the active ingredients dispersed throughout the formula.

Scent :
Crodamol AB can be used to improve the scent of products.
While Crodamol AB is not a direct fragrance Crodamol it improves the scent by increasing the longevity of the scent in the formulation.

Anti-microbial:
Research suggests that Crodamol AB may also have antimicrobial properties, reducing the likelihood of the growth of bacteria and mold in formulations due to contamination.
However, there is limited data on which microorganisms this ingredient is effective against.

Is Crodamol AB Drying?
Since Crodamol AB is an ester that is composed of various long-chain alcohols, this ingredient is often misunderstood to be bad for the skin.
Crodamol AB is true that some alcohols, like ethyl or rubbing alcohol, can be extremely drying to the skin. However, quite the opposite is true for Crodamol AB, which is well known to effectively condition and soften the skin and hair.

Synthetic ingredient used as an emollient and texture enhancing agent in cosmetics.
This common ingredient is soluble in oil and oil-like ingredients, and can impart a lightly conditioning, silky finish to products.
Crodamol AB's excellent solubility is one of the main reasons its used in so many sunscreens, as it helps keep the active ingredients dispersed throughout the formula.

An often used emollient with a light and silky feel.
Crodamol AB's very mild to both skin and eyes and spreads nicely and easily.

Crodamol AB's often used in sunscreens as it's also an excellent solvent for sunscreen agents.
Crodamol AB is the ester of benzoic acid and C12-15 alcohols.

Benefits of Crodamol AB:
-Versatile emollient ester suitable for use in skin care, sun care and color cosmetics
-Crodamol AB Can be used to improve feel, softness and many other textural aspects
-Crodamol AB Offers excellent emolliency with added pigment-dispersing capabilities
-Crodamol AB Can be used as an effective solvent for sunscreens

Crodamol AB Mainly used as an emollient and thickening agent.
Many cosmetic products contain this ingredient because it provides a light conditioning and silky after touch to the skin and hair.
Crodamol AB's also been shown to act as an antimicrobial agent and a preservative, particularly in products containing UV absorbers.

You may find this ingredient in a variety of cosmetics such as:
-sunscreen
-facial moisturizer
-anti-aging treatments
-shampoo/conditioner
-body wash
-self tanner
-eye cream
-foundation
-deodorant

Crodamol AB is also called "C12-15 Alkyl Benozate".
Crodamol AB is an emollient oil with light and non-greasy sensory.
Crodamol AB is an emollient ester produced from Benzoic Acid and C12-15 alcohols.

Crodamol AB provides a cushion emollience with a lubricious feel, yet has the elegance and desirable appeal of an ultrafine emollient.
Crodamol AB is a high quality ester specifically developed for personal care and pharmaceutical applications.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

-Molecular Weight: 290.4

-XLogP3: 7.9

-Exact Mass: 290.224580195

-Monoisotopic Mass: 290.224580195

-Topological Polar Surface Area: 26.3 Å²

-Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes

-Physical Description: Oily Liquid

-Color: colorless-clear

-Odor: odorless

Crodamol AB is a clear liquid with a cloud point/melting point of approximately 4ºC.
Crodamol AB emollient esters are based on a wide selection of natural fatty acids, offering many functional benefits.
Crodamol AB is exceptionally light, non greasy emollient.

Crodamol AB is an emollient ester produced from Benzoic Acid and C12-15 alcohols.
Crodamol AB provides a cushion emollience with a lubricious feel, yet has the elegance and desirable appeal of an ultrafine emollient.
While Crodamol AB's primary uses are as an emollient, solvent and solubilizer, Crodamol AB offers formulators the benefits of a truly multifunctional ingredient

Crodamol AB is suitable for a variety of applications in sun care, hair care, make-up, and toiletries, as well as in skin care.
Crodamol AB is a low colour ester used as an effective carrier fluid for improved pigment wetting and dispersion in liquid colour concentrates.

Although compatible with many polymer types, Crodamol AB is particularly recommended for use in PP, LDPE, and PVC polymers.
Crodamol AB is composed of benzoic acid and long-chain (C12-15) alcohols.
Crodamol AB is a skin conditioning agent, antimicrobial and emollient for use in baby-care, bathing, shaving, sun-care products.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

-Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0

-Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2

-Rotatable Bond Count: 13

-Heavy Atom Count: 21

-Formal Charge: 0

-Complexity: 244

-Isotope Atom Count: 0

-Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0

-Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0

-Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0

-Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0

-Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1

SYNONYMS:

benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
benzoic acid, C12-15-alkyl esters
C12-15 alkyl benzoate
crodamol AB
Dodecyl benzoate
Benzoic acid, dodecyl ester
Alkyl (C12-15) benzoate
Benzoic acid dodecyl ester
Lauryl benzoate
Benzoic acid, C12-15-alkyl esters
C12-15 Alkyl benzoate
Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate [USAN]
C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate
Alkyl (C12-15) benzoate
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl ester
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters