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Details

Stereochemistry MIXED
Molecular Formula C11H24O3
Molecular Weight 204.3065
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 2
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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

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Description

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.

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Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Inactive ingredient
24 HOUR PIMPLE PUNISHER