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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

SHOW SMILES / InChI
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

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C11H24O3
Molecular Weight 204.3065
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry MIXED
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 2
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED

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.

Approval Year

Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Inactive ingredient
24 HOUR PIMPLE PUNISHER

Approved Use

For treatment of Acne. Helps keep skin clear of new acne blemishes.
Substance Class Chemical
Created
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Edited
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Record UNII
147D247K3P
Record Status Validated (UNII)
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Name Type Language
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
INCI   MART.   WHO-DD  
INCI  
Official Name English
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN [MART.]
Common Name English
Ethylhexylglycerin [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
OCTOXYGLYCERIN
Systematic Name English
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN [INCI]
Common Name English
1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 3-((2-ETHYLHEXYL)OXY)-
Systematic Name English
Code System Code Type Description
FDA UNII
147D247K3P
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SMS_ID
100000172028
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MESH
C524860
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WIKIPEDIA
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
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DRUG BANK
DB14557
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RXCUI
1367134
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PRIMARY RxNorm
PUBCHEM
9859093
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DAILYMED
147D247K3P
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID80990652
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CAS
70445-33-9
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