Stereochemistry | MIXED |
Molecular Formula | C11H24O3 |
Molecular Weight | 204.3065 |
Optical Activity | UNSPECIFIED |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 2 |
E/Z Centers | 0 |
Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CCCCC(CC)COCC(O)CO
InChI
InChIKey=NCZPCONIKBICGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C11H24O3/c1-3-5-6-10(4-2)8-14-9-11(13)7-12/h10-13H,3-9H2,1-2H3
Ethylhexylglycerin (EHG) is a glyceryl ether that is commonly used as a preservative in cosmetics. EHG acts as a a surfactant, reducing surface tension) and emollient, softening and conditioning the skin. EHG has been shown to have antimicrobial properties, and has occasionally been reported as a contact allergen.