Dextrin Palmitate

Dextrin Palmitate

AKA “83271-10-7, (3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-2-[(2R, 3S, 4R, 5R)-4, 5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R, 5R, 6S)-4, 5, 6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, 4, 5-triol;hexadecanoic acid, SCHEMBL29357002, IPYYWJABWFHFTE-PHSJBMKXSA-N, C34H64O18, FD170718, 6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3-yl]oxy-tetrahydropyran-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3, 5-triol;palmitic acid”

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Ingredient Facts

Dextrin palmitate

AKA: 83271-10-7, (3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-2-[(2R, 3S, 4R, 5R)-4, 5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R, 5R, 6S)-4, 5, 6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, 4, 5-triol;hexadecanoic acid, SCHEMBL29357002, IPYYWJABWFHFTE-PHSJBMKXSA-N, C34H64O18, FD170718, 6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3-yl]oxy-tetrahydropyran-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3, 5-triol;palmitic acid

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

See also: Dextrin, hexadecanoate (annotation moved to).

Formula

C34H64O18

Mol. Weight

760.90

CAS #

83271-10-7

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Functions

Anticaking

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Prevents Clumping

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Reduces Inflammation

Fights Bacteria

Wound Healing

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as a film-forming and conditioning agent in cosmetics. Combines dextrin (derived from starch) with palmitic acid to create texture and emollient properties.