PRODUCTS

ISODECYL STEARATE

Isodecyl stearate is an Ester of branched chain decyl alcohols and stearic acid Isodecyl stearate uses and applications include:
Lubricant for synthetic fibers, metalworking, and industrial applications; emollient, emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer, opacifier, pearlescent for cosmetics, creams, shaving creams, cream shampoos

CAS: 31565-38-5
European Community (EC) Number: 250-704-9

IUPAC Name: 8-methylnonyl octadecanoate

Molecular Formula: C28H56O2
Molecular Weight: 424.7 g/mol

Isodecyl stearate, 8-methylnonyl octadecanoate, 31565-38-5, Octadecanoic acid, isodecyl ester, 2JQ9SQR11V, Isodecyl octadecanoate, EINECS 250-704-9, UNII-2JQ9SQR11V, 8-Methylnonyl stearate, SCHEMBL318662, ISODECYL STEARATE [INCI], BCNMHJYHRSTPJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N, DTXSID101010025, STEARIC ACID, ISODECYL ESTER, NS00013777, W-110803, Q27254838, 859043-15-5

"Decyl" (decyl) mainly refers to decanol (decyl alcohol) as an alcohol element or generally as a hydrocarbon residue with 10 carbon atoms.
Stearates (stearates) are salts or esters of stearic acid (octadecanoic acid).

Action(s) of the ISODECYL STEARATE in cosmetic products:

SKIN SOFTENER
Isodecyl stearate keeps the skin in good condition

SMOOTHER
Isodecyl stearate softens and smoothes the skin

What does ISODECYL STEARATE do in a formulation?

- Emollient
- Skin conditioning

Chemical & Physical Properties

Density: 0.858g/cm3
Boiling Point: 455.7ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula: C28H56O2
Molecular Weight: 424.74300
Flash Point: 234.1ºC
Exact Mass: 424.42800
PSA: 26.30000
LogP: 9.78770
Index of Refraction: 1.452

Class:
Specialty Chemicals

Industry:
Cosmetic , Industrial

Functions:
Emulsifier , Acid , Stabilizer , Lubricant

Cosmetics
Isodecyl stearate is a skin conditioning agent - Emollient.
Emollients have the characteristic of enhancing the skin barrier through a source of exogenous lipids that adhere to the skin, improving barrier properties by filling gaps in intercorneocyte clusters to improve hydration while protecting against inflammation.
In practice, they have the ability to create a barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss.
Emollients are described as degreasing or refreshing additives that improve the lipid content of the upper layers of the skin by preventing degreasing and drying of the skin.
The problem with emollients is that many have a strong lipophilic character and are identified as occlusive ingredients; they are oily and fatty materials that remain on the skin surface and reduce transepidermal water loss.
In cosmetics, emollients and moisturisers are often considered synonymous with humectants and occlusives.