OriginBeta-sitosterol, a plant sterol derived from vegetable oils or wood pulp, serves as the primary starting material. Acetylation of beta-sitosterol through reaction with acetic anhydride produces the acetate ester compound.
Stigmast-5-en-3-.beta.-yl acetate
Formula
C31H52O2
Mol. Weight
456.70
CAS #
915-05-9
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Light Stabilizer
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Shields from UV damage
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