ETHYL ISOSTEARATE

EC / List no.: 695-844-5
CAS no.: 158760-40-8
Mol. formula: C20H40O2

Ethyl Isostearate is a vegetable-based low viscosity oil with light skin feel and high spreadability. 
Ethyl Isostearate provide damaged hair with softness. 
Ethyl Isostearate has excellent permeability into damaged hair. 
Ethyl Isostearate has good compatibility with various oils and good dispersibility with pigments.

Application areas:
Treatment / Conditioner
Lotion / Milk / Cream
Leave-in treatment / Styling
Sun Care

INCI name: ETHYL ISOSTEARATE
Its functions (INCI)
Emollient : Softens and smoothes the skin

Emollient - Softens and soothes the skin. Prevents water (moisture) loss from the skin.

Ethyl Isostearate may or may not be vegan. 
Ethyl Isostearate is an Ethyl ester of Stearic Acid, used in some cosmetics as a solvent. 
Stearic Acid can have plant and synthetic sources, or also animal sources. 

Synonyms
Isooctadecanoic acid, ethyl ester;

Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C20H40O2
Molecular Weight: 312.53

Properties
Appearance: liquid.

Solubility    
insoluble in water. 
Soluble in ethyl ether.
stable. 
Under strong acid or strong alkali condition, easily hydrolyzed.

Further explanation
On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.

Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.

Major Uses
Typical applications
Use as lubricant.
Use as dispersing agent, emulsion stabilizer.

Personal care products
Emollient, conditioning agent in personal care products.

What is Ethyl Isostearate?
Ethyl Isostearate functions in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emollient moisturizing ingredient.

IUPAC NAMES:
Ethyl isooctadecanoate

SYNONYMS:
Ethyl isostearate
ethyl 16-methylheptadecanoate
UNII-31LS8R672V
158760-40-8
31LS8R672V
Kak-eis
Eis-v
RB-K
Ethyl isostearate [INCI
Isooctadecanoic acid, ethyl ester
Isostearic acid ethyl ester
Q27256062
ETHYL ISOSTEARATE
ethyl 16-methylheptadecanoate