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Details

Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Molecular Formula C20H42O
Molecular Weight 298.5469
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of OCTYLDODECANOL

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCC(CO)CCCCCCCC

InChI

InChIKey=LEACJMVNYZDSKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C20H42O/c1-3-5-7-9-11-12-14-16-18-20(19-21)17-15-13-10-8-6-4-2/h20-21H,3-19H2,1-2H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C20H42O
Molecular Weight 298.5469
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity ( + / - )

Description

Octyldodecanol is a long chain fatty alcohol. It is a medium spreading emollient which is due to its chemical structure hydrolysis stable and therefore beneficially suitable for all formulations where a wide pH range is needed e.g. deo/antiperspirant and hair remover formulations. It is an emulsifier and opacifying agent, used primarily as a thickener in moisturizers because of its lubricating and emollient properties in the formulation of skin care products. Octyldodecanol is approved by ECOCERT for Natural and Organic Cosmetics.

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Palliative
DEFENSIL-PLUS

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Patents

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Unknown
Route of Administration: Topical
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
461N1O614Y
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version